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š± Patch AM: Car Hits Pedestrian In Lake Forest, Triggering Investigation: Police
And check out Labor Day Ice Cream Social on the Lake Forest Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Pedestrian hospitalized after early-morning crash at busy Lake Forest intersection
- How many new income-restricted apartments just opened in Lake Forest?
Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Ice Cream Social and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Car Hits Pedestrian In Lake Forest, Triggering Investigation: Police (patch.com) — Morning commuters in Lake Forest faced a serious situation after a pedestrian was struck by a car near Lake Forest Boulevard and Rockfield, sending the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Department are still investigating the circumstances of the crash, and no identifying details about the injured person have been released. 
• Waterford 'Laser Focused' on Affordable Housing (ocbj.com) — Lake Forest residents are briefly mentioned as beneficiaries of 125 newly completed income-restricted apartments, part of Waterford Property Company's broader affordable and workforce housing push. The Newport Beach firm is expanding its rent-restricted portfolio statewide, including a new 75‑unit project in Milpitas, as it pivots away from traditional commercial real estate.
📸 Around Lake Forest
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Forest
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★ Featured events ★
- Labor Day Ice Cream Social →
Irvine Auto Center, 30 Auto Center Dr, Irvine
12:00 pm
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- RSM Cares Food Pantry Drive-thru →
City of Rancho Santa Margarita 30605 Avenida de las Flores, RSM 92688 - Rancho Santa Ma
2:00 pm - Back to School Night 1st 5:00, 2nd 5:30, 3rd 6:00, 4th 6:00
Ralph a. Gates Elementary Lake Forest, CA 92630
5:00 pm - Back to School Night
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary Classrooms
5:00 pm - Flag Football Intramurals
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
7:31 pm - Freshman Parent Information Night
El Toro High Lake Forest, CA 92630
5:00 pm - Back to School Night
El Toro High Lake Forest, CA 92630
6:30 pm - Flag Football Intramurals
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
7:31 pm - Board Game Demo - Spots →
Comic Quest, 23811 Bridger Rd, Lake Forest
12:00 pm - Hymn Sing →
Grace Community Church, 26052 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest
6:00 pm - 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! →
Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
12:00 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
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hiring restaurant
Friday & Sunday 5 to 12 midnight Grill chicken only 20 - 30 pieces (Nextdoor Lake Forest II)
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Lake Forest. Apply here.
- Providence Health & Services posted a job opening for Inventory Clerk - Full Time, Evening Shift - OnSite in Mission Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mission Viejo
- Mission Viejo Medicaid payments for administrative, miscellaneous and investigational services climb 14.5% in 2024 (southoctimes.com)
- Spirit Halloween Stores Start To Open Near Rancho Santa Margarita (patch.com)
Rancho Santa Margarita
- Carson Palmer addresses QB competition at Santa Margarita Catholic (Calif.) (on3.com)
Ok Lake Forest! 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
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