Mission Viejo|News|
Military Amputee Softball Game Saturday
The Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Game will pit wounded veterans against Orange County veterans and first responders.
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|
Aliso Viejo Greenhouse Gases: 7 Tons Per Person, Per Year
Aliso Viejo releases 320,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere in one year.
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Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
Greener City? Aliso Viejo to Vote on Climate Change
The City Council will vote on the Green Cities Initiative Wednesday night.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Mission Viejo Kid Chef Crafts Clever Sandwich
A local 10-year-old won a trip to the Big Apple thanks to her creative sandwich concept using peanut butter.
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Mission Viejo|News|
PHOTOS: See Mission Viejo Pets on Parade
Mission Viejo's Pet Rescue Center was just one of many entries in Saturday's annual parade through downtown Laguna Beach.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Car Crunch: I-5 Overhaul in the Works
The biggest expansion of the freeway from El Toro to the 73 toll road in 15 years is likely to begin in 2018 and last four years.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Now Open: Hawaiian Breakfast in South Mission Viejo
Coconut syrup, Cap'n Crunch French toast, and hamburger, gravy and eggs? Find out where to get Hawaiian-style breakfast in Mission Viejo.
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Mission Viejo|News|
How Quickly Did Deputies Respond to Syed Shooting?
Ladera Ranch's top cop says the time was a bit slower than his goal.
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Mission Viejo|News|
OC Rampage Killer's GPA: 0.62
During his short stint at Saddleback College, Ali Syed of Ladera Ranch failed class after class.
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Mission Viejo|News|
VIDEO: City Councilman Bloopers
It's our second round of blooper footage from City Councilman Dave Leckness.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Judge Fines Best Buy Over $600K for False Advertising
The company must also institute a “Get It Free” program.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Gamer’s Deadly Carjacking Spree Mirrors Popular Video Game
Authorities say Ali Syed of Ladera Ranch was a gaming "freak." His lethal behavior may have mimicked Grand Theft Auto.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Fountain Valley, CA|News|
Who Owes You? State Site Reveals Unclaimed Property
For example, Fountain Valley Mayor Pro Tem Michael Vo can pick up a total of $29.60, and District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has $273.89 in an unclaimed checking account.
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Mission Viejo|News|
'Where's My Farmers Market?'
Before you head to the Mission Viejo Farmers Market today, you'd better read this.
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Who Owes You? State Site Reveals Unclaimed Property
Bank accounts, stocks and bonds, cashier's checks and money orders—you may be eligible for cash and property.
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Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Who Owes You? State Site Reveals Unclaimed Property
Bank accounts, stocks and bonds, cashier's checks and money orders—you may be eligible for cash and property.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Public Invited to Discuss Adding Lanes to I-5
Will lanes be added from the El Toro Y to Alicia Parkway, costing over half a billion dollars? Here's your chance to tell project planners what you think.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Hello Buybuy Baby! Big Box Retail Returns to Mission Viejo
A new baby-focused retailer opens to the public near Best Buy southwest of I-5.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Teacher: Alleged Killer Syed 'Polite and Kind and Nice'
Ali Syed was enrolled in one Saddleback College computer class before he allegedly shot and killed four people, including himself, Tuesday.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Audio: Terrified Parents of Ali Syed Call 9-1-1 After Shotgun Blast
Police release the taped phone call and the photo of Courtney Aoki, 20, Syed's alleged first victim.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff