Orange County, CA|News|
Man, 29, Convicted Of Hate Crime In Orange County: Courts
A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty to a racially driven attack on a man at a center for transients in Garden Grove.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
- Laguna Beach, CA
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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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
City Hosts Free Movie Night Under The Stars: What To Know
Laguna Niguel residents were invited to grab a blanket and join in on a screening of "The Parent Trap" this month.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Man Who Threatened OC Catholic Church Charged For Illegal Weapons, Threats
An Alabama man was charged Tuesday with making threats toward a Roman Catholic abbey in Orange County.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Man Gets 130 Years To Life In Prison For Continued Sexual Assault Of Young Relative
According to court records, the sexual assault began when the young girl was in second grade and continued through fourth grade.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
South OC Nurse Sexually Assaulted 3 Women At Providence Mission Hospital
A 60-year-old nurse was convicted Tuesday of sexually assaulting three women under his care at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Dana Point Library Prepares For Grand Opening Celebration This Month
The well-loved library is re-opening to the public after a full remodel, officials said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Man Who Threatened OC Monastery Had Guns, Armor, Brass Knuckles In Car: Police
An Alabama man was arrested after he visited a Catholic Monastery in Silverado and threatened the staff.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
RSM Kids Raise Money For Youth In Need During Charity Event
Three south Orange County kids proved that compassion has no age limit after leading a back-to-school charity event.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Popular Clothing Store Opens At Mission Viejo Mall
The Japanese clothing brand is known for its reasonable prices and simple clothing lines.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Police Presence Shuts Down Laguna Beach Intersection: Police
Laguna Beach residents were advised to steer clear of the area "until further notice" Tuesday.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Skinhead Sentenced For Hate Crime, Chasing Down Pregnant Woman: OCDA
A self-proclaimed skinhead was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison for a hate crime incident in Fullerton.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Skinhead Sentenced For Hate Crime, Chasing Down Pregnant Woman: OCDA
A self-proclaimed skinhead was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison for a hate crime incident in Fullerton.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Dozens Of Nitrous Oxide Cans Found In Maserati; Driver Arrested
Police said they were not "giggling" when they found dozens of nitrous oxide — known as laughing gas — cans inside a Maserati in OC.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Patriot Day Ceremony Scheduled In Mission Viejo: What To Know
The City of Mission Viejo will host a Patriot Day remembrance ceremony to honor the victims of Sept. 11.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
1 Injured In Mission Viejo Garage Fire: OCFA
Orange County firefighters were hard at work this week battling a garage fire in Mission Viejo.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
RSM Parents Claim AI Chatbot Became Son's 'Suicide Coach' In Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed against OpenAI with accusations that the company's ChatGPT encouraged a teenage boy to commit suicide.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
OC Parents Claim AI Chatbot Became Son's 'Suicide Coach' In Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed against OpenAI with accusations that the company's ChatGPT encouraged a teenage boy to commit suicide.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Man On Bike Fatally Struck By Vehicle In OC
The crash was reported at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday in the City of Santa Ana, police said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Sheriff's SUV Fatally Runs Down Pedestrian In OC: Police
Police Thursday were continuing their investigation of a fatal crash between an Orange County Sheriff's Department SUV and a pedestrian.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Man Behind Bars For Possession Of Child Porn In OC
A 37-year-old man suspected of possession child pornography in Orange County was arrested Wednesday under a search warrant.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
