Email: peter.schelden (a) patch.com
Phone: 949-280-4719 | Hometown: Boulder City, Nevada (now Mission Viejo)
Hello, and welcome to the site. I edit and report on Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel and Dana Point for Patch.com.
I have spent my professional life writing news in suburban communities, mostly in South County. Before joining Patch I worked for the Orange County Register, where I covered San Juan, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo and Laguna Beach. I have also written for the Daily Sparks Tribune.
I studied British literature of the 18th century and will talk your ear off about Samuel Johnson if I am provoked. I also studied journalism.
Jessica Joy "Jessie" Rees fought two brain tumors. The 12-year-old inspired a foundation to encourage children like her facing deadly diseases.
From dentists to baristas to lifeguards, there are lots of jobs available in Mission Viejo this week.
Should child molesters be separated from other sex offenders in the new law to ban some former criminals from city parks? District Attorney Tony Rackauckas gives the city council his opinion.
Mission Viejo City Council approved a new law to ban sex offenders from city parks.
Colby Cyburt, a 6'5", 270-pound senior offensive lineman, helped lead the Diablos to a South Coast League title.
Removing trees, lead and asbestos are some of the unforeseen problems driving up the cost of renovating Mission Viejo's Marguerite Tennis Center.
Mission Viejo Mayor Frank Ury wants city building fees waived until summer 2012 for homeowners. The plan would also let residents catch up on delinquent home inspections without the usual costs.
Tony Rackauckas will attend the Tuesday City Council meeting in support of a proposed ban on sex offenders in city parks.
Michele Williams opens a new real estate office near the Civic Center.
After cuts to music and sports programs, Capo Valley High students found a way to raise money for extracurricular activities.
Find out who was chosen in a ranking of the county's best football players.
You've seen the official video, but here are the hilarious outtakes from Mayor Dave Leckness's state of the city video.
A big adoption discount is waiting for new pet owners at Mission Viejo Animal Services, which serves Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel as well.
You don't have to travel far to do something for someone in need this Christmas.
Those Mission Viejo do-gooders the Elks bought presents for special needs children through bingo money.
Who wins the prize for most Christmas spirit? Find out—and find their addresses so you can decide for yourself.
Wise men, a manger and camels are all part of the live nativity at Mount of Olives Church in Mission Viejo.
Find out where and when Santa will be in Mission Viejo.
Robin Barr had a pleasant, comfortable job until a personal tragedy forced her away from it. Then a novel idea led her to surprising success.
The hospital says new procedures are now in place to prevent future problems, like the 2010 incident that required a woman to receive an unnecessary surgery when a screw cap was left inside her.
