Lake Forest, CA|News|
Give Blood, Get A Gift Card In Lake Forest: April Blood Drives
The American Red Cross is offering gift cards, t-shirts and chances to win big sweepstakes in return for the donation of lifesaving blood.
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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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Give Blood, Get A Gift Card In RSM: April Blood Drives
The American Red Cross is offering gift cards, t-shirts and chances to win big sweepstakes in return for the donation of lifesaving blood.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Well-Loved Restaurant To Close In RSM
Cibo Italiano will have its last day of operation on Saturday, April 5, according to restaurant owners.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Fire Breaks Out In Disneyland Parking Structure
A fire was reported inside the Pixar parking garage at Disneyland Friday morning.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Hoag Hospital Awarded Iconic 'Ziggurat' Building In Laguna Niguel
The facility was originally going to be awarded to Pintar Investment Co. and Hilco Development Service, the OC Business Journal reported.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
New Chick-Fil-A Opens Doors In Orange County
The fast food eatery is located in Costa Mesa and operated by a local resident.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Men Scam Elderly Woman Out Of $35K In Newport Beach, Police Say
Two men were arrested this week after a local resident reported being defrauded out of $35,000 cash after she received a fraudulent email.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Man Who Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old Sentenced In OC
The 28-year-old man pleaded guilty and was immediately sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Crash Shuts Down Forest Avenue In Laguna Beach: Police
The crash was reported at 1:28 p.m. Wednesday on Forest Avenue and Beach Street, according to authorities.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
2 Minors In 'Critical Condition' When Scooter Slams Tesla: Police
The juveniles were riding on a motorized scooter without helmets when their scooter crashed into a Tesla in Orange, police said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Car Slams Tree, Power Pole In Newport Beach; Person Injured
A single-vehicle crash was reported around 3:46 a.m. Wednesday morning in Newport Beach, authorities said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
2 Brothers Who Strangled, Dumped 14-Year-Old Girl's Body Sentenced
Two brothers pleaded guilty and were sentenced to life terms Tuesday for strangling, dumping and setting fire to a teenage girl in Irvine.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Opinions Sought On Proposed Fire Station At Outreach Meeting
The City of Laguna Beach is hosting an outreach meeting for the proposed Fire Station 4 on Thursday, April 3.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Man Charged In Fatal Self-Inflicted Shooting Of 13-Year-Old
The 56-year-old man had "numerous unsecured firearms" scattered around his home at the time of the shooting, authorities said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Sunrise Boat Ride On Dana Point Harbor: Photo Of The Day
This mesmerizing photograph was taken this week at Dana Point Harbor.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Toxic Algae Sickens Seabirds In OC: What To Know
The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach is experiencing a high number of sickened seabirds on OC beaches.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Special Mother's Day Brunch In Mission Viejo: What To Know
Residents can spoil mom with a special Mother's Day Brunch at Terrace on the Green in Mission Viejo.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Towering Rose 'Eternal Flame' Reaches For Heavens And Record Books
A Laguna Niguel resident's rose planted to honor her late brother shot up more than 13 feet.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
The Shops At Mission Viejo Announces Expansion: What To Know
The Shops at Mission Viejo is adding an outdoor shopping and dining "village" slated for completion in 2026.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Winning $526.5M Powerball Ticket Sold In Orange County
One lucky California Lottery player needs to check their tickets this weekend, after a jackpot Powerball ticket was sold in Orange County.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
