Mission Viejo Post: Saturday, October 24
Mission Viejo Post, Saturday, October 24, 2026
The definitive chronicle of life in Mission Viejo.
Good morning. Here is what is happening in Mission Viejo: 8 stories this edition, each with a link to the full report.
Around Town
Mission Viejo posts video of its Walk Against Drugs 2026
The city of Mission Viejo posted a video on Wednesday, October 21, titled Mission Viejo's Walk Against Drugs 2026.
Giving Back
Drive up, pop the trunk, feed a senior: food drive at the Murray Center Wednesday
The City of Mission Viejo is running a drive-through food drive on Wednesday, October 28, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
Good to Know
How to attend, watch or speak at a Mission Viejo City Council meeting
The Mission Viejo City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month in the Council Chambers at 200 Civic Center. The city's participation page lists meetings at 5 p.m., while the City Clerk's FAQ says the public portion begins at 6 p.m. or soon thereafter, so check the posted agenda for the start time.
How to report a pothole, graffiti or a broken streetlight in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo residents can report potholes, landscaping problems, burned-out street lights and similar issues through the city's Online Service Request System or the MV Life app.
Who provides water, trash, power and other services in Mission Viejo
Many services in Mission Viejo come from independent agencies and companies rather than the city. The city keeps a list of providers on its Utilities and Service Providers page and asks residents to contact the provider directly with questions.
Things to Do
This week in Mission Viejo: Drive-Through Pet Vaccine Clinic, Farmers Market and Crafts and 25 more
What is on the city's calendar for the coming week, with times and places as the city lists them. Details and any registration are on each event's page.
Weather
Flood advisory for southeastern Orange County ran until 9:30 p.m. Friday
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for southeastern Orange County at 7:28 p.m. Friday, October 23, in effect until 9:30 p.m. that night.
Roads
Caltrans closures this week on SR-241 and I-5 in Mission Viejo
Caltrans lists these planned closures for the coming week. Times are Pacific.
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