Orange County, CA|News|
South OC Man Gets Prison Time For Robbing Banks: Courts
A 31-year-old Mission Viejo man pleaded guilty Friday and was sentenced to 12 years in prison for bank robberies in Orange County.
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.
My highest priority is delivering news and knowledge that my Orange County communities should know, and if you ever have any suggestions or tips, please feel free to email them to me at: miranda.ceja@patch.com.
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
South OC High Schools Ranked Among Best For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report
The results are in. Did your child's high school make the national ranking?
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Church Elder Accused Of Sexually Abusing A Child; Newport Beach Pastor Speaks Out
The pastor of an Orange County church Thursday released a statement to his congregation regarding an elder who was arrested this week.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Restaurant Blaze Reported In South OC: OCFA
The fire was reported shortly before 7 a.m. in the 4800 block of Irvine Boulevard, authorities said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Lake Forest-Area High Schools Rank Among Best For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report
The results are in. Did your child's high school make the national ranking?
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Newport Beach High School Ranks Among Best For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report
The results are in. Did your child's high school make the national ranking?
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Mission Viejo High Schools Rank Among Best For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report
The results are in. Did your child's high school make the national ranking?
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Laguna Beach High School Ranks Among Best For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report
The results are in. Did your child's high school make the national ranking?
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
OC High Schools Rank Among Best For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report
The results are in. Did your child's high school make the national ranking?
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Popular Local Bakery Closes Orange County Location
Blackmarket Bakery, largely favored among Orange County residents, has closed its Costa Mesa and Oceanside locations.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Stabbing Wounds 1 In Fullerton; Suspect, 26, Arrested In OC
A 26-year-old man was charged Wednesday with stabbing a man in Fullerton, authorities said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Artist To Begin Work On Mural Celebrating 'Spirit' Of Laguna Beach
A Laguna College of Art and Design student will start work on a design that was recently approved by the city's Planning Commission.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Laguna Niguel Fire Map: See Beacon Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas
The fire broke out amid one of the summer's hottest heat waves and threatened nearby structures in Laguna Niguel.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
'Fast-Moving' Blaze Burns Near Laguna Niguel Homes; OC Firefighters Attack
The Beacon Fire was a reported four acres and ignited amid arid, hot weather and dry winds, according to authorities.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
OC Church Staffer Sexually Assaulted Child He Was Related To For A Decade, Police Say
The 42-year-old Orange County man was a "prominent staff member" of Redeemer Church of Orange County in Newport Beach, police said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Newport Beach Church Staffer Sexually Assaulted Child He Was Related To For A Decade, Police Say
The 42-year-old Orange County man was a "prominent staff member" of Redeemer Church of Orange County in Newport Beach, police said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Dad Detained By ICE While Dropping Child Off At OC Elementary: Report
An Orange County father was briefly detained by federal immigration agents Tuesday morning, The OC Register reported.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Popular Corona Del Mar Eatery To Open 3rd OC Location
A 27-year-old bakery that started in Corona Del Mar just announced plans to open a third eatery.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Trump Vows To End Mail-In Ballots In CA: What Voters Need To Know
Most California voters used mail-in ballots last year. The president said Russian Vladimir Putin shared his concerns about mail-in voting.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver Who Fatally Struck Man Sought In OC
Authorities Tuesday sought the public's help in tracking down a driver wanted in a deadly hit-and-run crash with a man earlier this month.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
