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🌱 Patch AM: Community Rallies Around Young Father Critically Injured In Lake Forest Crash

Make time for 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! on the Lake Forest Patch calendar

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Hello again Lake Forest! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lake Forest family seeks help after devastating hit-and-run injuries
  • What stalled Saddleback Valley talks mean for Lake Forest classrooms now

Also on today's calendar: 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 71.
  • Friday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Community Rallies Around Young Father Critically Injured In Lake Forest Crash (patch.com) — Lake Forest residents are rallying to support 26-year-old father Javier Mejia, who was critically injured in a hit-and-run while walking home from work near Lake Forest Boulevard and Rockfield. His family describes devastating injuries and an induced coma, and a GoFundMe has been launched to help cover mounting medical and living expenses as they remain hopeful for his recovery.
   

• Saddleback Valley teachers demand lower class sizes, special education support amid stalled contract talks (ocregister.com) — Teachers in Saddleback Valley Unified, including those at Lake Forest schools, are locked in stalled contract talks over class sizes and special education caseloads after more than a year of negotiations. While pay and benefits are settled, educators say the district's refusal to reduce overcrowded classes and heavy special education loads threatens student safety and learning, prompting rallies and a formal fact-finding process.
   

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    I was commenting on a different post and thought I'd try to spread the word. I just went to Costco this weekend for my cat Leo's antibiotics and, it… (Nextdoor Serrano Park)
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    We are hosting a FREE Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in Lake Forest on Sunday Sep 27. There will be live Kung Fu performances music, dancing,… (Nextdoor Lake Forest II)
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🗞 Nearby News

Mission Viejo

  • Sandwiched between L.A. and San Diego, California's largest master-planned community is a safe oasis with 55 parks, scenic trails, and a 124-acre lake (secretlosangeles.com)
  • Status Update: Outlets at Orange getting multimillion-dollar makeover (ocregister.com)

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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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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