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🌱 Patch AM: Rancho Santa Margarita mourns young mother killed in Mission Viejo crash
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Hello Rancho Santa Margarita! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Rancho Santa Margarita mourns young mother killed in Mission Viejo crash
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: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 96, low: 73.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Young mom killed in Orange County street racing crash as her younger brother arrested for driving rival car (amedpost.com) — A 21-year-old mother from Rancho Santa Margarita was killed while riding in a car allegedly involved in a street race that crashed into a tree in Mission Viejo Thursday night. Her younger brother, accused of driving the rival car, was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter, and a GoFundMe has been launched to support funeral costs and her young child. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rancho Santa Margarita
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Pinot's Palette, 22235 El Paseo B, Rancho Santa Margarita
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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
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Back to School Night (Mini 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
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
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fall Conference Week (Non - Student Day)
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 - 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
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Western National Property Management posted a job opening for Leasing Consultant in Rancho Santa Margarita. Apply here.
- Marriott International posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Mission Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Santa Margarita here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mission Viejo
- 21-year-old woman killed in Mission Viejo crash caused by alleged street racing, Orange County deputies say (cbsnews.com)
- Who Is Running for the USA Swimming Board of Directors in 2026? (swimswam.com)
- From tiny carriers, a huge problem: Record West Nile spread this year (dailynews.com)
Lake Forest
- Football roundup: Santa Margarita, La Habra, Newport Harbor win Week 0 games (ocregister.com)
Laguna Hills
- Scientists Say Lack of Sleep May Increase Your Hypertension Risk (prevention.com)
- Tucson golf ties run deep at Senior Women's Open (tucson.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
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