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  • 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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88-Cent Whoppers at Burger King Near Mall

Today only, Whoppers are selling for 88 cents at 27702 Crown Valley Parkway during a special Burger King promotion.

88-Cent Whoppers at Burger King Near Mall
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Mission Hospital Cuts 35 Jobs

Fewer patients and a bad economy have caused the cuts, says Mission Hospital spokesman.

Mission Hospital Cuts 35 Jobs
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Ramadan in Mission Viejo

Sheikh Yassir Fazaga, leader of the Orange County Islamic Foundation, tells the history of Ramadan and explains the practices during this holy month of Islam, in which Muslims fast during the day and celebrate with "iftar" every evening.

Ramadan in Mission Viejo
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Take a Bite Out of Crime Tonight

Remember McGruff? National Night Out is hosting crime prevention rallies in several Orange County cities Tuesday night.

Take a Bite Out of Crime Tonight
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Casting Call for American Royal Couple

A casting agency says they want the next Prince William and Kate Middleton. A new reality series is recruiting Orange County for "influential couples in elite society."

Casting Call for American Royal Couple
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Vicodin-Plagued Plastic Surgeon's License Revoked

Dana Point plastic surgeon John Hatherley has had his medical license revoked for probation violations including prescribing himself sleep medication.

Vicodin-Plagued Plastic Surgeon's License Revoked
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Vocal Recital for Chapman-Bound Sage Hill Grad

Ryan Morris, a classical vocalist, will perform a recital Aug. 14. The Sage Hill High graduate is attending Chapman University in the fall.

Vocal Recital for Chapman-Bound Sage Hill Grad
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ESPN Intern from Mission Viejo Wins Award

Joey Roberts of Mission Viejo has been heating up the Internet with his YouTube sports videos. He's been an ESPN intern working for NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer, and Trinity College has singled him out for an award.

ESPN Intern from Mission Viejo Wins Award
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Video: Pet Store Shuttered Amid Puppy Mill Claims

In this video patchcast, two cities reclaim their redevelopment agency money from the state, a woman stops a suspect with a case of Coors Light, and Calvary Chapel students try wheelchair tennis.