Community Corner
The Mayor Feared Becoming a Scapegoat—and Roller Derby
An Aliso Viejo wheelchair-bound teen shares the sport he loves, and the mayor is feared she was becoming a scapegoat—two weeks before she was fired.
Here are five things involving Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills and Orange County at large for Wednesday, July 31:
- Roller derby is different from the no-holds-barred '70s, one enthusiast proclaims in this video. But this South County league leaves you wondering—after full-contact, what's not allowed?
- An Aliso Viejo teen doesn't let the confinement of a wheelchair stop him from the sport he loves.
- Aliso Viejo's mayor told her former employe—the City of Menifee—she feared becoming a scapegoat for an overdue general plan. That was two weeks before they fired her, according to the Orange County Register.
- Today at the OC Fair is We Care Wednesday. Get in for free with five new clothing donations.
- The Bowers Museum is showcasing “Jewels of the Connoisseur,” an exhibit of rare gemstones and classic jewelry sets. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana.
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