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# Mission Viejo Post: Thursday, October 22
- URL: https://missionviejopost.com/mission-viejo-post-thursday-october-22-2/
- Published: 2026-10-22T16:45:26.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-22T16:46:25.000Z
- Description: Also: Taco Chop applies for a beer and wine license on Alicia Parkway; Mission Viejo names winners of its Fall Halloween Home Decorating Contest; What the statewide propositions on your Nov. 3 ballot would do, per the state voter guide
- Author: Mission Viejo Post Staff
- Tags: Edition

**Mission Viejo Post**, Thursday, October 22, 2026

*The definitive chronicle of life in Mission Viejo.*

Good morning. Here is what is happening in Mission Viejo: 7 stories this edition, each with a link to the full report.

## City Hall

### [Shops at Mission Viejo sign plan: staff suggest pulling the mural](https://missionviejopost.com/shops-at-mission-viejo-sign-plan-staff-suggest-pulling-the-mural/)

The sign program for the Shops at Mission Viejo expansion, covering the mall entrance, tenant signs, ride share pylons and blade signs, will be handled by city staff, according to the minutes of the Design Review Committee's Monday meeting.

[Read the full story](https://missionviejopost.com/shops-at-mission-viejo-sign-plan-staff-suggest-pulling-the-mural/)

## Business and Development

### [Taco Chop applies for a beer and wine license on Alicia Parkway](https://missionviejopost.com/taco-chop-applies-for-a-beer-and-wine-license-on-alicia-parkway/)

Taco Chop 100% Mexican Grill Inc. applied for a state license to serve beer and wine at 24440 Alicia Parkway Suite B, according to the latest change in the state Alcoholic Beverage Control license list for Mission Viejo.

[Read the full story](https://missionviejopost.com/taco-chop-applies-for-a-beer-and-wine-license-on-alicia-parkway/)

## Around Town

### [Mission Viejo names winners of its Fall Halloween Home Decorating Contest](https://missionviejopost.com/mission-viejo-names-winners-of-its-fall-halloween-home-decorating-contest-2/)

The city announced the winners of its Fall Halloween Home Decorating Contest on Friday, October 16, in a post titled Fall Halloween Home Decorating Contest winners announced.

[Read the full story](https://missionviejopost.com/mission-viejo-names-winners-of-its-fall-halloween-home-decorating-contest-2/)

## Good to Know

### [What the statewide propositions on your Nov. 3 ballot would do, per the state voter guide](https://missionviejopost.com/what-the-statewide-propositions-on-your-nov-3-ballot-would-do-per-the-state-voter-guide/)

Mission Viejo voters will see statewide Propositions 1 to 5 and 37 to 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Each entry below follows the Secretary of State's Official Voter Information Guide: what the measure does, the official fiscal estimate, and what a yes or no vote means.

[Read the full story](https://missionviejopost.com/what-the-statewide-propositions-on-your-nov-3-ballot-would-do-per-the-state-voter-guide/)

### [How to attend, watch or speak at a Mission Viejo City Council meeting](https://missionviejopost.com/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.

[Read the full story](https://missionviejopost.com/how-to-attend-watch-or-speak-at-a-mission-viejo-city-council-meeting/)

### [Volunteer with the City of Mission Viejo: where to start in each department](https://missionviejopost.com/volunteer-with-the-city-of-mission-viejo-where-to-start-in-each-department/)

The City of Mission Viejo takes volunteers in most of its departments, and its Volunteer Opportunities page says to contact the department directly for details on the opportunity you want. The city's main number is 949-470-3000.

[Read the full story](https://missionviejopost.com/volunteer-with-the-city-of-mission-viejo-where-to-start-in-each-department/)

## Roads

### [Caltrans closures this week on I-5 in Mission Viejo](https://missionviejopost.com/caltrans-closures-this-week-on-i-5-in-mission-viejo-2/)

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

[Read the full story](https://missionviejopost.com/caltrans-closures-this-week-on-i-5-in-mission-viejo-2/)