Briefing RSM, July 25: Imminent Changes, OIS Lawsuit

Taking a look at what's going down and coming up for residents in the Rancho Santa Margarita area. 

• SAMLARC met with residents at its first meeting since the drowning death of a 3-year-old during the HOA's July Fourth Celebration at the Beach Club. Here's an in-depth look at the meeting and changes that are likely forthcoming from the Santa Margarita Landscape and Recreation Corporation.

• Dennis Mitchell Mueller, the man who was shot by Orange County Sheriff's deputy Manuel Cruz in Rancho Santa Margarita's first officer involved shooting, has filed a lawsuit against the county, the sheriff, and Cruz. 

• Santiago Canyon was abuzz on Tuesday as gunshots were fired near an equestrian center. Choppers were in the air and the SWAT team was on the ground as the area went on lockdown.

• John Webb ran for Congress unsuccessfully, but the republican candidate got an education. In his Always Right blog, he discusses the race for Congress in the 45th district. Do you know the candidate Webb is looking for, and can you convince that person to run? 

• What's a humanitarian to do? You can find out what 100 local women did in Karen Lake's blog. How will you make an impact to benefit others?

• Relive the ‘80s with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, performing at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pacific Amphitheater. Tickets range from $21.70 to $44.20, and include free admission to the Orange County Fair, which continues through Sunday.

• NJB tryouts for aspiring Rancho Santa Margarita basketball players are Sunday at Tesoro High. Click here for more information.

• A couple of sea lions will be released back into the ocean over the weekend, and you can read their story here. In all likelihood, the video to make you go "Awww" will be posted next week.