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Mission Viejo Post, Saturday, October 31, 2026

The definitive chronicle of life in Mission Viejo.

Good morning. Here is what is happening in Mission Viejo: 5 stories this edition, each with a link to the full report.

Good to Know

Mission Viejo Library lettering carved into a curved stone wall with roses in bloom
Mission Viejo Library. Photo: Mission Viejo Post.

Need community service hours in Mission Viejo? Where students and residents can ask

Students and residents who need community service hours for school or youth programs have a few places to ask in Mission Viejo, all listed on city pages.

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Volunteer with Mission Viejo Recreation and Community Services: seniors, teens and events

The city's Recreation and Community Services department lists programs and events that accept volunteers, and calls volunteering a way to give back to the community and directly help those in need.

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Close view of a patrol SUV door with the sheriff star and the Mission Viejo California city seal
The door of a sheriff patrol vehicle with the Mission Viejo city seal. Photo: Mission Viejo Post.

Senior Corps of Retirees and Trail Ambassadors: volunteer with Mission Viejo Police Services

Mission Viejo Police Services runs two volunteer programs, according to the city.

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Things to Do

Lake and marina at dusk seen from the public overlook
Lake Mission Viejo at dusk. Photo: Mission Viejo Post.

This week in Mission Viejo: Farmers Market and Crafts, Candle Crafting Workshop: Relaxing Aroma Duo and 6 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.

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Roads

Interstate 5 lanes and hills from the Oso Parkway overpass
Interstate 5 from the Oso Parkway bridge in Mission Viejo. Not the closure location. Photo: Mission Viejo Post.

Caltrans closures this week on I-5 and SR-241 in Mission Viejo

Caltrans lists these planned closures for the coming week. Times are Pacific.

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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. Caltrans QuickMap shows live conditions.

Things to Do

This week in Mission Viejo: Farmers Market and Crafts, Candle Crafting Workshop: Relaxing Aroma Duo and 6 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.

Oct 31 · Read the story
Giving Back

Senior Corps of Retirees and Trail Ambassadors: volunteer with Mission Viejo Police Services

Mission Viejo Police Services runs two volunteer programs, according to the city.

Oct 30 · Read the story
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