Mission Viejo|News|
Squatters on Cervantes Lane Told to Leave
A call to the sheriff's department Wednesday.
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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Mission Viejo|News|
Texas Pastor Killed in Guitar Rampage: Could it Happen Here?
A Fort Worth minister was killed after Derrick Birdow rammed his car into the church wall and chased down Danny Kirk Jr. with an electric guitar.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Police Arrest Teen Accused of Car Burglaries
After car burglaries on Via Marina, Michael Moghadasi faces petty theft charges.
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San Clemente, CA|News|
56-Year-Old Led Drug Empire, Prosecutors Say
San Clemente's John Melvin "Pops" Walker is accused of making millions off nine illegal pot shops in Orange County and Long Beach, and hiding the earnings from the government.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Mission Viejo Man Accused of Running Pot Shop Near School
Perry "Bucky" Forehand, 33, is charged with running a for-profit marijuana dispensary in Dana Point.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
WATCH football: Trabuco Hills Vs. Mission Viejo
Check out this video of the big game between cross-town rivals Trabuco Hills HIgh and Mission Viejo High.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
VIDEO: Police Seek Gas Station Armed Robber
A man carrying a handgun held up two gas stations Thursday night along Interstate 5, one in Mission Viejo and another in Laguna Hills.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Letter: Coyote Death Sentence Handed to Kitten by Mission Viejo Animal Shelter
A reader sends in this story about an abandoned kitten struggling for life.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Q&A With Coach of Capo Girls Tennis Champions
Coach Terri Machado tells Patch what it's like coaching Capo Valley High's first division champions in over 20 yeas.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Feds Charge Mission Viejo Man in Pot Shop Ring
Perry "Bucky" Brooks Forehand of Mission Viejo faces three federal felonies involving marijuana distribution.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Capo High Girls Tennis Sweep Sea View League
This is the first year Capistrano Valley High girls tennis players have won league since 1991.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
PHOTOS: Camping Out in Mission Viejo's Oso Viejo Park
Mission Viejo's Oso Viejo Park hosted almost 300 campers for the second annual city campout.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Ladera Ranch Director Jeff Blugrind Dead at 44
A man instrumental in shaping the identity of Ladera Ranch has died.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Dana Point Man Dies After Driving off Bridge
Car falls from the Alicia Parkway bridge onto the train tracks in Mission Viejo.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
Man Dies After Driving off Bridge Onto Train Tracks
A Mission Viejo man died when his car fell from the Alicia Parkway bridge onto the train tracks.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Camping Out in Mission Viejo Saturday
You can camp out with the city this weekend at Oso Creek Trail.
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Mission Viejo|News|
More Than 3,000 Expected for City Walk Against Drugs
Westbound La Paz will be closed Saturday morning for walkers.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Local Elks Make Strong Showing, Raise Cash for Disabled Kids
Over $30,000 was raised for disabled children at a recent RV rally sponsored by California Elks.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo|News|
2 Businesses Robbed Near Saddleback College
Two businesses had broken windows and empty tills Thursday morning.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Court: Mission Viejo Can Keep its $2.65 Million
Mission Viejo's lawsuit pays off and the city wins a round in the ongoing redevelopment feud between state and city governments.
Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
