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🌱 Patch AM: Young Mom Killed In Street Racing Crash ID'd As RSM Woman, Deputies Say
And check out Firefly Wishes on the Rancho Santa Margarita Patch calendar
Hi Rancho Santa Margarita! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Street race crash kills young Rancho Santa Margarita mom, brother arrested
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 did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Hot with lots of sun, temps: high: 97, low: 72.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Young Mom Killed In Street Racing Crash ID'd As RSM Woman, Deputies Say (patch.com) — A 21-year-old Rancho Santa Margarita mother was killed in a late-night street racing crash at Los Alisos Boulevard and Mustang Run, according to sheriff's deputies. Authorities say her brother, also from Rancho Santa Margarita, and another driver from Mission Viejo were arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. Loved ones have launched a fundraiser, remembering her as a vibrant, caring young woman who leaves behind a young child. 
📸 Around Rancho Santa Margarita
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rancho Santa Margarita
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★ Featured events ★
- Firefly Wishes →
Pinot's Palette, 22235 El Paseo B, Rancho Santa Margarita
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
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Other local events
- Make up Picture Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - 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 - Back to School Night
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Rotation 6 - Minimum Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Minimum Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - 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
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Sunday September 13
📣 Rancho Santa Margarita Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Make up Picture Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Fall Conference Week (Min Day)
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 - Coffee Chat with the LFCC: Brewing Up Business Over Coffee & Conversations
Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce La Casita Olvera 41 Auto Center Drive Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
7:45 am - Music Classes
Trabuco Elementary Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
8:10 am
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for recommendations for a good house cleaner that's affordable
Have 2 story home around 1900 square feet. I need someone like once a month Thanks for any recommendations! (Nextdoor RSM North)
- Applied Medical posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Rancho Santa Margarita. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Mission Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Santa Margarita here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mission Viejo
- Who Is Running for the USA Swimming Board of Directors in 2026? (swimswam.com)
- Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week (ocde.us)
Lake Forest
- thousands-run-in-santa-rosa-marathon-over-the-weekend (mercedsunstar.com)
- When removing linoleum (dailypress.net)
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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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