Ashley Ludwig has been a columnist and online news editor since 2007. She is a resident of Riverside County and covers the Patch sites and stories across southern California.
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Before joining Patch, Ashley Ludwig worked as a staff writer for the Valley News Newspaper in Southwest Riverside, covering both print and online editions. She co-founded the Southern California online magazine DailySoCal.com. She served as a freelance journalist for various publications, including the North County Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, and Southwest Riverside News Network (SWRNN.com), as well as articles and book reviews for the former Pages Magazine.
She owns the local Southern California Wine Country blog: Temecula Grapevine.com. Wife and mother of two daughters, she has written multiple romantic suspense novels, and chick-lit romances. Find them on Kindle and in print on Amazon.com.
A content creator and information architect since the late 1990s, Ludwig also project-managed multiple ad campaigns with Adwire for the entertainment industry, as well as worked with Books in Print, Bowker with the New York Times Bestseller Lists. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences.
Family and friends are fundraising for those left behind after the crash that killed six Arizona residents off the cliffs of Point Loma.
Less than 6 months since opening, these new and notable dining options for residents and visitors to North San Diego County are a must-try.
This mega hotel is just 10 miles from downtown San Diego, offers over 1,600 rooms, 12 restaurants and a water park with a lazy river.
San Diego Gas & Electric shared that this area was without power.
Firefighters were called to this San Diego County beach where someone was reported to be in a precarious spot.
A California ice cream shop with a storied history, a range of unique flavors and an unusual name made this year's Fodor's list.
San Diego is taking a hard line on mosquitoes this month.
Firefighters and emergency responders arrived at the scene of a natural-gas leak.
The City of Carlsbad has more in store for residents through July and into August, after taking a brief pause for July 4th.
If you have an unwanted firearm, you can trade it in for a value of up to $200. Here's what to know.
The pier in southern California is over 100 years old and suffered near-catastrophic storm damage in 2023.
Through mid-July, the new home design warehouse will be offering prizes and discounts, as well as these contests.
Musicians booked for this local Old Town venue have been canceled thanks to the city's new ordinance.
The Eastvale woman and Jurupa Valley man died at the scene after a suspected DUI driver collided with their vehicle.
Released mere hours after a DUI arrest, this officer suffered a medical event and died outside the Southwest RivCo jail, and no one noticed.
Released after hours in jail for DUI, he suffered a medical event and died outside the Southwest RivCo courthouse, and no one noticed.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around the Riverside County and San Bernardino County areas.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around the Pass Area, Banning and Beaumont.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around the Lake Elsinore, Wildomar area.
Ah, those summer nights. There is still time to get your tickets for this locals' must-attend event through favored shops and restaurants.
