The weekend’s stormy weather didn’t deter RSM delinquents. In fact, it acted as the perfect distraction to burglaries, hit and runs, and…missing residents? See what happened last Saturday and Sunday.

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“Housewives” stars Tamra Barney, Jeana Keough, Gretchen Rossi, and war hero, Sergeant Blaine Scott, are coming together at the Cox Community Golf Tournament to help raise funds for injured Marines. See what you can do to get on the star-studded guest list and how you can contribute.

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The Taste of Ladera has stirred up so much anticipation that residents are already starting to mark their calendars, and with headliners like Lit and free food from Riptide Sushi and The Derby Deli, it’s a little hard not to plan ahead! So save the date and don’t miss this over-the-top entertaining event.

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Spend a night with Stephen Stills and Paul McCartney, backtrack to the 70’s with the psychedelic sounds of Led Zepagain, or hit-up the Love Shack with The B-52s. If you’re in the mood for music, we may have just what you’re looking for! Check out this upcoming concert schedule to see if your favorite rocker is touring through the O.C.

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The food festival that has tantalized the taste buds of thousands of O.C. locals for the last few years is back, and with some of South County’s top eateries as participants, this food fête is better than ever! But hurry—this event is only here for seven days, so come take a bite out of O.C.!

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By day, this RSM Spanish teacher helps the kids of St. John’s with their accent and foreign vocabulary. But when the clock strikes 3 and the kids go home, this wonder woman shifts gears and goes into “hero” mode. See how this teacher is making a difference overseas.

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If you plan on going to college, the city of Rancho is helping pay your pricey tuition! There’s only one catch: you have to love water. Graduating seniors, pay attention, and see how you, too, can get rich quick.

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Do you know who’s operating on you? From restoring youth in the well-to-do young-at-heart, to replenishing health in underprivileged communities, our medical expert unveils that some “prominent” docs are practicing without a PhD—and getting away with it. Get the details on these shocking must know facts about the fad that’s here to stay.

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Feeling “the burn” usually means you’re workout is working, right? Wrong! Ending a gym sesh with a sweat-soaked tracksuit and legs that feel like they’re made of a gummy gelatin substance doesn’t always guarantee a good body. In fact, it ensures the opposite. Our fitness expert tells readers’ how to avoid harmful workout “don’ts.”

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Curious to see how much homes are selling for? We have the price and exact location of the homes that were sold in Rancho Santa Margarita just last week.

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They’re smart, loving, obedient, and gentle. They seem perfect but they have one flaw: they’re “homeless.” Get to know these cuddly canines to see if any are a fit for your family.

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Looking for something to do? If your calendar is looking a bit sparse don’t worry, because we have a few local events that will spruce up your schedule!

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More homes succumbed to foreclosures this week in Rancho Santa Margarita. See how much these houses sold for.

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In the mood for first-rate French food? Cancel those swanky reservations, ditch the overpriced menu, and quell your craving for high-class Euro eats with an authentic Parisian perk from Lulu’s—the place that has brilliantly fused tasty top-notch cuisine (like to-die-for crêpes) with fast food prices. Bon appétit, O.C.!

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