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Mission Viejo Post: Thursday, October 29

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Mission Viejo Post, Thursday, October 29, 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.

Around Town

White community services officer SUV with the sheriff star and city seal, parked beside a hillside with trees
A Mission Viejo community services vehicle. Not the location of the incident. Photo: Mission Viejo Post.

A DUI checkpoint comes to Mission Viejo Friday night; the location stays secret

The Orange County Sheriff's Department will run a DUI and driver's license checkpoint in Mission Viejo on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Good to Know

Library lobby with a stone donor wall and planters
Mission Viejo Library. Photo: Mission Viejo Post.

Volunteer at the Mission Viejo Library: teen service hours and adult roles

The Mission Viejo Library and Cultural Arts department takes volunteers of several ages. Volunteer Coordinator Sandy Brimer handles questions at 949-470-8488 or libvolunteers@cityofmissionviejo.org.

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Rows of shelves inside Mission Viejo Library
Mission Viejo Library. Photo: Mission Viejo Post.

Passport applications at the Mission Viejo Library: appointments, documents and photos

The Mission Viejo Library accepts passport applications by appointment only. Appointment hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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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 2 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 SR-241 and I-5 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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