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$100K Fine Against Mission Hospital for Surgical Mistake
A tiny metal screw cap was left inside a woman following surgery. Now Mission Hospital must pay the state $100,000.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
- Mission Viejo, CA
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.
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CVHS Chief Talks Drugs, Dress Code and Punishment
New Principal Kevin Astor talked with parents in an open forum at the school library this week.
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New Private School Offers 1-on-1 Teacher Time
Brightmont Academy, an import from Washington state, hopes to succeed with its first California branch in Mission Viejo.
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Holiday Concerts, Skating at the Kaleidoscope
The Kaleidoscope mall is upping its holiday offerings this year with an ice-less skating rink and holiday music.
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Photos: House Flooding Retold at Assistance League Luncheon
Amid a silent auction, raffle and other fun, a woman shares her story of a tragic flood that nearly took her family. Donations from the Assistance League of Saddleback Valley helped get her family back on its feet.
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Capo Valley High Wins Computer Software
CVHS won first prize worth $10,000 in free software from Microsoft.
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World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals in Mission Viejo
A surprise visit from Nick Punto and Skip Schumaker inspired young baseball players at the county's first-ever Annual Baseball Conference.
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MTV Names Mission Viejo's Kina Grannis Artist of the Week
Fresh from her European tour, Kina talks about her songs that have gained millions of views on YouTube, and what it's like performing near her home town, Mission Viejo.
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Black Friday Gifts in Mission Viejo and Nearby
From makeup to massages, a selection of shopping ideas.
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Illegal Immigrant Screen Will Likely be Removed from City Contracts
Per state law, the federal e-verify immigration screen will likely no longer be required of Mission Viejo's contractors.
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Chef Cooks Turkey for ER Crews
Though they're working all day Thanksgiving, emergency workers at Mission Hospital will receive a hot meal courtesy of Sapphire Laguna Chef Azmin Ghahreman.
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Santa Spottings: Where to Catch St. Nick in Mission Viejo
Got a list of toys? Need someone to check it twice? Read this to find out where to find Santa in Mission Viejo.
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Photos: Smiles from the South County Business Expo
Jewelers, insurers, bakers, photographers and more attended the Wednesday night business expo at the community center.
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$6,000 Raised for Mission Viejo Girl with Rare Bone Disease
At five years old, Jordan Pollard underwent an experimental surgery for a rare bone disease. The community has pulled together to help raise money for the family, but massive medical debt continues to threaten the Pollards.
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La Paz Students Released After Bomb Threat Hoax
Students at La Paz were released at the normal time today, 3 p.m.
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Dog Park Approved by Planning Board
More than eight years after it was proposed, the Mission Viejo dog park is now one vote away from possible approval.
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Farmers Market Returning to Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo's city leaders approved a new weekly farmers market next to the library. But don't expect to buy a soda there.
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(Video) Park Sex Offender Ban: Is it Legal?
City Attorney William Curley warned the City Council that a new ordinance banning sex offenders from city parks may be challenged in a court of law. But a council member says passing the law is urgently needed.
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Sex Offenders Banned from City Parks
Registered offenders will need written permission from the sheriff to enter Mission Viejo parks after the City Council approved a new law Monday.
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Take a Ride on the Anaheim Ducks Train
A low-cost train and free shuttle service to the Anaheim Ducks is offered at the San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo stations.
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