Niguel Now

Your Inside Look at Local Businesses in Laguna Niguel

April 2026 | Issue No. 7

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Welcome to the April edition of Niguel Now! This month we’re sharing community updates, Save the Date information for upcoming events, and a sweet new addition—Bruster's Real Ice Cream is now open. Stay connected, support local, and be sure to subscribe and share Niguel Now!

Featured Business

🔗Cinderella Cakes

📲@cinderellacakes

📍27261 La Paz Rd, Ste G - Plaza de La Paz

Cinderella Cakes has been serving Southern California for over 75 years and proudly remains family owned and operated. Located in Plaza de La Paz, the bakery is known for its beautifully decorated cakes, along with cookies, cupcakes, cake pops, custom chocolates, and more! They also offer corporate orders and cookie decorating kits, making celebrations easy at home or work.

With graduation season and Mother’s Day approaching, Cinderella Cakes creates custom cakes and sweet treats perfect for celebrating grads and honoring moms. From school-themed designs to elegant creations, each item is crafted to make every moment feel special.

Whether you need a custom cake or a simple dessert, Cinderella Cakes brings creativity and craftsmanship to every order. Stop by and see how they turn flour and sugar into art for any occasion.

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Now Open

Discover What’s New in Town!

🔗Bruster's Real Ice Cream

📲@brusterslagunaniguel

📍27360 Alicia Pkwy, Suite C - The Marketplace at Laguna Niguel

Bruster's scoops over 24 fresh, rotating flavors made daily in our ice cream shops. With 150 homemade ice cream flavors, including sherbets and sorbets, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

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Save the Date

Happening in our Community

Paper Shredding Event

Mark your calendar for a free, drive-through paper shredding event, hosted by the City of Laguna Niguel and CR&R.

📅 Saturday, May 16

🕐 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Aliso Niguel High School

✅ Bring up to 10 Bankers Boxes of paper.

🚫 Please leave out binders, plastic folders, and cardboard.

Simply place your items in your vehicle's trunk and event staff will do the rest!

🏠 This event is for Laguna Niguel residents only.

For questions, please email

LagunaNiguel-Recycles@crrmail.com or call (877) 728-0446.

New Business Spotlight

Get to Know a New Neighbor

🔗Epic Pet Center

📍30012 Crown Valley Pkwy #M - Crown Valley Center

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am – 7pm

Tuesday/Thursday: 9am – 5pm

At EPIC Pet Center, compassionate care begins with co-founders Dr. Mina Sedra and Dr. Monica Gohar, a husband-and-wife team dedicated to treating every pet like family. Drawing on years of experience in both corporate and private veterinary practices, they created EPIC to combine the welcoming feel of a neighborhood clinic with the expertise of a modern veterinary practice.

Guided by the motto “Every Pet Is Cherished,” the team focuses on personalized, high-quality care for every patient. Dr. Sedra brings special expertise in surgical procedures and dental health, while Dr. Gohar has a strong background in internal medicine and surgery—together providing thoughtful, compassionate care for pets and the people who love them.

Small Business Resources

Upcoming Informative Webinars

5/5/26 - QuickBooks Online Tips & Tricks offered by SCORE

If you are a novice or a seasoned pro, learn some valuable time saving tips and tricks from the people that use QuickBooks every day.

5/12/26 - LinkedIn Marketing Essentials offered by SCORE

Unlock the power of LinkedIn and learn how to optimize your profile, build a company page, join strategic groups, and create posts that help you connect with industry leaders and potential clients.

The Benefits of Finding and Using a Business Mentor

Mentorship can be a game-changer for entrepreneurs—offering guidance, connections, and insight to help avoid common pitfalls—and organizations like SCORE even offer free business mentors. Learn how to get connected to SCORE mentoring.

Valuable Websites for Business Owners

SCORE Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories.

Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network (OCIE SBDC) Whether you are looking to grow your business or are just getting started, the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC is ready to help you on your journey.

Small Business Association The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps entrepreneurs access funding, expert guidance, and tools to build stronger, more successful businesses. Whether you’re looking to start or grow your business, or need support recovering after a declared disaster, the SBA offers funding programs designed to help. To learn more, visit the SBA website for details on available resources and how to apply.