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.
Posting Activity
Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
Teen Defeats Odds as National Youth of the Year Finalist
The valedictorian who once slept in a closet will soon meet the president of the United States.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Will Trabuco Hills High Grad be America's Next Top Model?
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Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
22 Teams for Sunday's Relay for Life at Grand Park
It's not too late to sign up for the 24-hour marathon to fight cancer this weekend.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Local English Test Scores Beat State Average by 15 Points
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Mission Viejo|News|
Swimmer Suffers Heart Attack at Marguerite Aquatics Center, Dies
A 65-year-old died following a heart attack suffered while swimming in a Mission Viejo competition.
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Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
Food Truck Guide for Thursday, Aug. 8 at Laguna Hills High
Italian ice, greasy dogs and chili verde.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Teen Model from Trabuco High and a Tax-Filing Workshop
A new hotel at Avery and Marguerite, a "timeless" graduation speech and the McPoverty calculator.
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Mission Viejo|News|
The Hampton Inn Wants a Piece of South Mission Viejo
Will a new hotel spring up near Saddleback College?
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Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
The Incredible Memory of Dolphins
How long can you remember a friend? A dolphin might just have you beat, according to a new study.
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Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
New Aliso Viejo City Manager Says Don't Get too Attached
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Mission Viejo|News|
Food Truck Guide for Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Trabuco Hills High
Cajun food, lobster, ice cream sandwiches and more.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Back to the Future Playing at Lake Mission Viejo
Back to the Future, NFL injury and unlimited vacation in this Today in Mission Viejo for Wednesday, Aug. 7.
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Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
A Soka Wedding and a Chamber Breakfast
Find out what's going on in Aliso Viejo for Wednesday, Aug. 7.
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Mission Viejo|News|
PHOTOS: Hula Hoops and More at National Night Out
The annual meet-and-greet with local police served hot dogs and safety lessons to Mission Viejo residents.
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Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
Police Calls: Mountain Lion, Drunk Driving and Dog Attack
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