Mission Viejo|News|
Punk Rock Pound Puppies Sid and Nancy Homeless
The first couple of punk rock? Nope, just a friendly pair of Chihuahuas looking for a home.
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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Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
Prison for Pool Party Videotaping Aliso Viejo Man
Jason Marian will spend two years and eight months in state prison after being convicted of unlawful sex with a minor and secretly videotaping teen girls changing in a bathroom for a pool party.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Prison for Pool Party Videotaping Mission Viejo Dance Teacher
Jason Marian will spend two years and eight months in state prison after being convicted of unlawful sex with a minor and secretly videotaping teen girls changing in a bathroom for a pool party.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Nation's Second Largest Bookstore to Fold
Borders bookstores will start closing its doors as early as Friday in some locations.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Borders Bankruptcy Closes Chapter 7
The company is closing up shop, which closes the book on its Rancho Santa Margarita store.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Two Borders Bookstores in Mission Viejo to Close
Borders announced it would close all 400 stores after bankruptcy negotiations fell through.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Love Harry Potter? Hate Harry Potter? Here's Two Takes
Our movie critics Joe and Burglethorpe offer a popcorn-and-caviar take on the last of the J.K. Rowling saga.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Prosecutors Seek Massage Sexual Assault Victims in Mission Viejo for Trial
Jason Michael Elliott was still working as a masseuse in Mission Viejo and other Orange County cities after police began investigating him for three sexual assault allegations in Seal Beach.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Video: Diver Dies Struggling for Shore in Laguna Beach
A Mission Viejo diver drowns, a school district phases out its German classes and a couple of handy smartphone apps for speedy drivers.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
12 Million-Dollar Homes in Foreclosure in Mission Viejo
According to AOL Real Estate, there were 490 foreclosed properties in Mission Viejo as of Wednesday.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Mission Viejo Rated Best Water Savers in OC
The Sierra Club's recent survey found Mission Viejo was one of only two Orange County cities with water-conservation policies warranting a "best" rating.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Patient Death Prompts Reprimand of Laguna Hills Doctor
After discharging a patient who died later that day, Dr. Thomas Elgin, who works in Fountain Valley and Laguna Hills, was publicly reprimanded by the state medical board.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
West Beats East in Mission Viejo Home Sales
More homes were sold in the western half of Mission Viejo in May, a switch from last year.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Night Road Work on Oso, Marguerite
Find out where traffic will be impacted on Oso and Marguerite this week.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Mission Viejo's Public Pools: Schedules, Fees and More
Trying to beat the heat? Here are pool hours, schedules and prices so you and the kids can cool down this summer.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Tornado Relief for Joplin, Missouri from Mission Viejo
So far over $2,000 have been collected for tornado-stricken Joplin, Missouri, thanks to the effort of Mission Viejo volunteers and generous residents.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Video: Police ID Armed Bank Robber
Two new bars opening around Orange County and a prominent high school principal resigns.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Video: Man Charged in Fatal Lake Forest Stabbing
A radiologist is accused of insurance fraud, a Japanese sculpture gallery draws a big crowd, an unincorporated community fights off annexation and a major retailer works to avoid an underground landslide in this Patchcast for Wednesday, June 15.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Revenue Picture Called 'Weak' as O.C. Budget Approved
County services, such as food stamps, clinics for the uninsured are in great demand, budget director says.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Evangelical Cyclists in Mission Viejo Sunday
Evangelical cyclists ride for Africa through Mission Viejo Sunday.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
