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Mission Viejo Post, Tuesday, October 27, 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.

Around Town

City posts new South County SportsZone video for October 26

The city posted one item in the last week: a video titled South County SportsZone, 10/26/26, published Monday, October 26.

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Good to Know

Three flagpoles at the Civic Center with low sun behind the trees
Mission Viejo City Hall and Civic Center. Photo: Mission Viejo Post.

Mission Viejo City Hall at a glance: address, hours and key phone numbers

Mission Viejo City Hall is at 200 Civic Center, next to the Library, on the corner of La Paz and Marguerite. From the 5 Freeway, take either the Oso Parkway or La Paz exit and go east to Marguerite Parkway.

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Entrance courtyard and flagpoles at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center. Photo: Mission Viejo Post.

Volunteer at Mission Viejo Animal Services: shelter help and the HOWL wildlife program

Mission Viejo Animal Services has run its animal center since 1992, and the city says the work depends on volunteers who work side by side with staff caring for animals and helping with education and outreach.

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How Mission Viejo's city government is set up: council, commissions and committees

The City of Mission Viejo was incorporated on March 31, 1988. It does not have a charter.

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Marked sheriff patrol SUV with the sheriff star and Mission Viejo city seal on the door, parked on pavers beside a vine-covered building
A sheriff patrol vehicle with the Mission Viejo city seal. Photo: Mission Viejo Post.

Mission Viejo's police services come from the Sheriff's Department: what to know

The City of Mission Viejo contracts with the Orange County Sheriff's Department for police services.

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Mission Viejo does not require a business license, but new businesses need a certificate of occupancy

Mission Viejo does not require a business license, according to the city's FAQ. All new businesses, however, must get a Certificate of Occupancy permit from the Community Development Department.

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Things to Do

Lake, boathouse and boats at dusk seen from the public overlook
Lake Mission Viejo at dusk. Photo: Mission Viejo Post.

This week in Mission Viejo: Senior Drop-and-Go Food Drive, Farmers Market and Crafts and 3 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

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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