Howdy and welcome! I am your friendly and capable Patch Orange County editor covering the following sites: Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos-Seal Beach and Laguna Niguel-Dana Point.
Since graduating from Cal State Long Beach in 2018, I've worked for a number of Orange County-centric publications — including The Daily Pilot and Voice of OC, where I culminated my talent and love for finding and relaying hyperlocal news to my surrounding communities. Aside from that, I love karaoke, ad-libbing and compulsive spending. I have several other hobbies that you may or may not care to know about, and a birthday that falls on July 10.
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The two suspects are believed to be responsible for at least 12 additional thefts from businesses in Chino, Encinitas, Costa Mesa and more.
A 48-year-old man is facing charges of sexually assaulting two girls four years apart while residing with them in Costa Mesa.
A 35-year-old man was charged Thursday for allegedly nearly stabbing to death an acquaintance outside of an Anaheim motel.
A Montebello man was convicted of kidnapping and raping a 6-year-old girl in a case that went cold before the advancement of DNA testing.
The Orange County man told Fox he was grateful to be alive after he went into cardiac arrest at a Dana Point beach.
Residents were encouraged to show up for the first Mission Viejo Track Meet on Sunday, Oct. 5.
A major road closure will impact south Orange County residents Thursday night. What to know.
An Orange County Superior Court judge was sentenced Wednesday for fatally shooting his wife during an argument.
An Orange County town was named the safest among coastal cities in terms of violent crime in 2024.
A new Farmers Market is launching in south Orange County. Here's what to know before you go.
Mission Viejo residents were encouraged to be a part of the "Fencing Across America" campaign. What to know.
The early September death of the female mountain lion has wildlife advocates calling for more protection.
Orange County Sheriff's deputies will be testing the county's AlertOC system with a large-scale drill this week. What to know.
Orange County Sheriff's deputies will be testing the county's AlertOC system with a large-scale drill this week. What to know.
Orange County Sheriff's deputies will be testing the county's AlertOC system with a large-scale drill this week.
Orange County Sheriff's deputies will be testing the county's AlertOC system with a large-scale drill this week. What to know.
Orange County Sheriff's deputies will be testing the county's AlertOC system with a large-scale drill this week.
Orange County Sheriff's deputies will be testing the county's AlertOC system with a large-scale drill this week. What to know.
Authorities shot and killed a man armed with a shovel in front of John Marshall Elementary School in Anaheim.
The closure was reported on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7:48 a.m., according to the City of Laguna Beach.
