🌱 Patch AM: Which Lake Forest restaurant was just shut down by health inspectors?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Lake Forest restaurant was just shut down by health inspectors?
• Will new Irvine hospital beds really help Lake Forest patients?

Also on today's calendar: The Coast Vintage Market and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 75, low: 48.
• Tuesday: Sunny, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Jan. 1-8) (ocregister.com) — A Lake Forest restaurant, Sheung Shui Fish & Rice Noodles on Lake Forest Drive, was among several Orange County food businesses recently closed by health inspectors between Jan. 1 and 8. The weekly report notes temporary closures and reopenings based on violations, giving residents a snapshot of current food-safety enforcement across the county.
   

• Hospital room building boom can't offset longterm need in Orange County (ocregister.com) — Lake Forest residents are among the most insured in Orange County, placing them closer to the benefits of 372 new hospital beds being added in nearby Irvine. The story explains why this expansion still won’t fully meet future demand, especially as the county’s older population grows and health access gaps widen between wealthier and lower-income cities.
   

📸 Around Lake Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 11

• The Coast Vintage Market
  Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday January 13

• Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic - By Appointment Only
  Bell Tower Regional Community Center , 22232 El Paseo , Rancho Santa Margarita
  8:00 am

Wednesday January 14

• Coffee Chat with the LFCC: Brewing Up Business Over Coffee & Conversations
  El Pollo Loco , 23601 El Toro Road , Lake Forest
  7:45 am

Monday January 26

• Magic Hunks
  Los Cabos Sports Bar & Grill , 20702 Lake Forest Dr , Lake Forest
  8:00 pm
• Los Cabos (21+)
  Los Cabos Sports Bar & Grill , 20702 Lake Forest Dr , Lake Forest
  8:00 pm

Monday February 2

• Sammy’s Original Lake Forest Beginner Friendly Jam
  Sammy's Original , 23221 Lake Center Dr , Lake Forest
  6:00 pm

Thursday February 5

• OC-Polyamory's Eat&Discuss #15(discussion,+more topics via cmts)+
  Round Table Pizza , 22722 Lambert St , Lake Forest
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday January 11

• Parent and Guardian Comma Group — Irvine United Congregational Church
  Woodbridge Village Center , 4500 - 4820 Barranca Pkwy , Irvine
  11:15 am
• Celebrating Lohri
  Pretend City Children's Museum , 29 Hubble , Irvine
  12:30 pm
• PUCKER UP LIVE SHOW!
  Irvine Improv , 527 Spectrum Center Dr , Irvine
  2:00 pm
• Enchanted Rose
  Pinot's Palette , 22235 El Paseo B , Rancho Santa Margarita
  2:00 pm
• HUG 2026: Step Into Your Greatness
  Nellie Gail Ranch , Oso Pkwy , Laguna Hills
  3:00 pm
• Stand Alone
  Pinot's Palette , 22235 El Paseo B , Rancho Santa Margarita
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm looking for a handyman that can complete a upper deck patio for me and maybe a few other projects.
  The deck is 9' x 25'. The frame is mostly complete although a number of vertical posts need straightened out . There are other issues related to… (Nextdoor Foxborough Way)

• Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate in Lake Forest. Apply here.
• Crothall Laundry and linen Services posted a job opening for Hospitality - Laundry Attendant in Lake Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Laguna Hills

• Soccer Game Preview: Segerstrom vs. Fullerton (maxpreps.com)

Irvine

• Portola boys basketball passes important road test against Irvine (ocregister.com)
• Clerk-Recorder on Wheels will take services on the road in OC (ocregister.com)
• Police Search For Movie Star Look-Alike Who Stole $1,700 Worth Of Caviar (iheart.com)

Ok Lake Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I see food and I eat it.
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