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Winter Storms Cost Half a Million, Says Mission Viejo City Estimate
The City Council will vote Monday on payments for various storm-related emergency costs.
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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City to Consider $30K to Finish Olympiad 'Finish Line'
The council will vote on the second phase of a project begun in 2004 to commemorate the 1984 Olympic bike races held in Mission Viejo.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
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City to Consider $2 Million to Widen Oso Parkway
The money would be spent to buy out private owners along the busy arterial road.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
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Mission Viejo Might Become 38 Acres Bigger
If a housing developer has its way, Mission Viejo will grow by about 38 acres on the south side of El Toro Road.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
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Damage List: What Havoc Did December Storm Wreak?
Find out what was destroyed or damaged in December during heavy rains in Mission Viejo—and how much it will cost to repair.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
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Mission Viejo Boy Wows Vegas in Five-State Free-Throw Challenge
Conner Haskell, 11, has hit 95 out of 100 free throws in competition. He will represent the local Elks Club at the national competition.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
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Death Investigation on Via Pimiento
Sheriff's investigators are looking into a death at Via Pimiento.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
City Dumps Auditor of Scandal-Ridden Bell
In a unanimous vote, the Mission Viejo City Council chooses to find a new auditor for the city's financial statements.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
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Video: Robber Fumbles for Gun, Holds Up Los Alisos 7-Eleven
Police are still looking for a man who stole hundreds from a local convenience store after wasting several minutes fumbling for his gun.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Big Changes Coming for California Politics, Says Blogger Jon Fleischman
Blogger Jon Fleischman told the Saddleback Republican Assembly California Republicans stand to lose 5-7 U.S. House Seats as a result of Proposition 14.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
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Jesus Found Inside Rocking Chair in Mission Viejo
Lou Balducci of Mission Viejo says this knot of wood inside a rocking chair resembles Jesus. He says it's making him reassess his life.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
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Jesus Found Inside Rocking Chair in Mission Viejo
Lou Balducci of Mission Viejo says this knot of wood inside a rocking chair resembles Jesus. He says it's making him reassess his life.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
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Free Valentine's Sundae at Farrell's
Farrell's Ice Cream Mission Viejo offers one free sundae all day Monday, limit one per table. (DETAILS BELOW)
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
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Man Found Dead in Costa Mesa Parking Lot Was from Mission Viejo
Justin Wilson died just three hours into his 25th birthday. Police found him in a Costa Mesa parking lot.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff