Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Newport-Mesa Unified Calendar For 2025-26: Key Dates To Know
The first day of school is approaching fast. Here's a list of key 2025-26 school-year dates for Newport Beach schools.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
- Laguna Beach, CA
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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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Lake Forest, CA|News|
Saddleback Unified Calendar For 2025-26: Key Dates To Know In Lake Forest
The first day of school is approaching fast. Here's a list of key 2025-26 school-year dates for Lake Forest schools.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Capistrano Unified Calendar For 2025-26: Key Dates To Know
The first day of school is approaching fast. Here's a list of key 2025-26 school-year dates for CUSD schools.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Saddleback Unified Calendar For 2025-26: Key Dates To Know
The first day of school is approaching fast. Here's a list of key 2025-26 school-year dates for Rancho Santa Margarita schools.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
DUI Driver Strikes, Kills 66-Year-Old Man In OC: Police
A 66-year-old man died from his injuries this week after he was struck by a DUI driver in Santa Ana, police said Thursday.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
'Suicidal' Person Shot By Police In Huntington Beach: Police
Huntington Beach Police officers shot the person during a confrontation Thursday evening.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Popular Coffee Roasters Open Location In Costa Mesa
MoonGoat Coffee will open its fifth and largest location this summer with a special opening day celebration. What to know.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Mechanical Bulls, Cow-Milking At Prelude In The Park In Mission Viejo
This very special Prelude in the Park features a "Dust of your Boots" wild west theme in Mission Viejo Aug. 9. What to know.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Local Band Gets $2K Grant For Special Concerts, Community Performances
The grant was given by the Festival of Arts Foundation and will help provide crucial support for the upcoming concert season.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Driver Ran Down OC Cyclist On Purpose And Fled The Scene: Police
A Los Angeles County man was arrested for deliberately striking a bicyclist with his car in Fullerton then fleeing, police said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA Driver Ran Down Cyclist On Purpose And Fled The Scene: Police
A Los Angeles County man was arrested for deliberately striking a bicyclist with his car in Fullerton then fleeing, police said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
West Coast Card Show Returns To OC This August
The largest sport card event on the West Coast is set to return to Anaheim Aug. 21-24 with an expected 40,000 attendees.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Back-To-School Event In Mission Viejo This Weekend: What To Know
From LUSH to lululemon, residents can take advantage of this annual event with special discounts and incentives.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Popular Coffee Shop Opens Doors In South OC
Hidden House Coffee has opened its third location in San Clemente this month.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Apartment Stabbing Hospitalizes 3 Men In Anaheim
Three men remained hospitalized Wednesday after being stabbed in a fight at an apartment complex in Anaheim.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
City Votes To Destroy Longstanding 'Blue Cottage' Building For Parking Spaces
The decision was made despite some residents asking the council to preserve an important part of the city's heritage.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Drivers Do Donuts At South OC High School, Lead Police On 145+ MPH Chase: CHP
A 20-year-old San Juan Capistrano resident was arrested after leading police on the high-speed chase in south Orange County.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Free E-Waste, Shredding For RSM Residents Scheduled: What To Know
Do you have forgotten e-waste taking up space in your garage, or sensitive documents that you've been needing to shred?
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
City Adopts Music Program Written By 12-Year-Old Boy To Help Homeless Animals
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is adopting a new program that encourages volunteer musicians of all skill levels to play for pets.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Man Lured 13-Year-Old Girl Into Car To Assault Her At Anaheim Park, Police Say
A 35-year-old man was charged Monday with sexually assaulting a teenage girl and raping and robbing a woman last year in Anaheim.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
