Briefing RSM, Sept. 5: New Business Has Balletic Ring

By Martin Henderson

What's going down and coming up for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita and its surrounding area.

• The planning commission of RSM had a good night, giving the OK to a new business to open in Antonio Plaza. Ladies (and gentlemen), Pure Barre is coming to town. It's a combination of pilates, yoga and ballet. 

• The Jewish high holidays are upon us, and Rabbi Zalman Kantor of Chabad Jewish Center in RSM offers up a message here that crosses many faiths. 

• Check out homes for sale this week in RSM from our partners at Zillow.com.

• Could you pay off your mortgage in four years? Find out how one couple did it and the sacrifices they made in our Smart Spending feature.

• At the Coach House tonight in San Juan Capistrano, Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra perform. It's Tab Benoit on Friday, Dramarama on Saturday, and an acoustic set by Everlast on Sunday.

• Want to reduce the chance that you'll be a victim of crime? Check out the crime prevention tips for RSM provided by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Yes, this list is probably worthy of a refrigerator magnet.