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|
This Week in Aliso Viejo
The mayor lost her job, a new chief of police and a waterpark scam artist pleads guilty in federal court.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Mission Viejo Cyclist Memorial Draws 800
Hundreds remembered the life of bodybuilder, police chief, city manager, father and husband Mitch Waller this week.
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Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
Get to Know Aliso Viejo's New Police Chief
Lt. John MacPherson returns to Aliso Viejo, this time as chief of police services.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Former Gaucho Given 3 Championship Rings—2 He Earned, Plus 1
What do you do when you get a misprinted championship ring? Keep it!
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Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
Waterpark Scammer Claimed Outrageous Return on Investments
An Aliso Viejo waterpark business fronted a swindler who targeted Laguna Beach residents.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Update with Video: Armed Robber Strikes Marguerite Gas Station
A clerk gave over cash at knifepoint.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Update: Arson Cited in Blaze that Killed Saddleback College Student
Investigators are looking into the possibility the victim may have started the fire.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Arson Blamed in Fatal Saddleback College Blaze
A 21-year-old student dies from burns in the Monday morning fire. Authorities are now investigating whether he started the blaze.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Mission Viejo Child Molester Trial to Begin Monday
Omar Guzman is accused of eight felonies involving child molestation.
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