Mission Viejo|News|
Photos: Friday Fun at the Health Fair
Check out our photos of kids enjoying the health fair next to the Farmers Market Friday morning.
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|
Study: 1 in 4 Mission Viejo Kids Overweight
A quarter of the children in Mission Viejo are overweight or obese, and that's fewer than the county average.
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Solus Sued for RSM Plant Explosion Deaths
Company allegedly rigged a residential water heater to melt plastics, and two men died when it exploded, says the district attorney.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Chargers Fans: Catch a Ride from a Local Brewery
A Mission Viejo brewer offers bus ride packages to attend Chargers games.
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Mission Viejo|News|
CANCELED: Food Trucks in Mission Viejo
Six food trucks planned for Best Buy today had their plans suddenly cancelled.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Lunch Time: Food Trucks in Mission Viejo Wed.
Food trucks are serving up alligator, rattlesnake, Korean burritos, crepes and more today in Mission Viejo.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Coroner IDs Man Who Jumped Off Oso Bridge
The man who jumped from a bridge in front of his mother has been identified as Stephen Beckman.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
OC Toll Roads to Go Cashless in 2013
Drivers on the 241, 261, 73 and 133 will have to pay online or use FasTrak beginning in September 2013. The idea has stirred controversy elsewhere.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Desperately Seeking Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow
NFL stars are prepping for their season opener at Mission Viejo High School, but where and when is a tightly-held secret.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Embarrassing FBI Phone Messages Land MV Man in Jail
A Mission Viejo man allegedly left obscene voice messages for the FBI.
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Mission Viejo|News|
OC Toll Roads to Go Cashless in 2013
Drivers on the 241, 261, 73 and 133 will have to pay online or use FasTrak beginning in September 2013. The idea has stirred controversy elsewhere.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Deputies Put Out House Fire Before Firefighters Arrive
Mission Viejo police officers also pull a woman and three dogs to safety.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Fireworks Caused Los Alisos Brushfire July 4
Fire investigators found "numerous" fireworks near Via Noveno and Los Alisos believed to have started the blaze.
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Mission Viejo|News|
College Dance Duo Rocks It
Dancing with Purpose crew members light up the stage at Saddleback College.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Local Elks Honor Vets on July 4
Elks from across South County celebrated Independence Day by honoring America's armed servicemen and women.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Local Author's Big Break with Bug Sculptor Tale
Scott T. Barnes will be in Mission Viejo Saturday signing copies of his short story, "Insect Sculptor."
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Mission Viejo|News|
Coroner IDs Woman Killed Running on I-5
The county coroner has revealed the identity of a woman who got out of a car and was hit and killed on the freeway Wednesday.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Backpack with Bullets Spotted on Aguirre
Find out what crimes were reported in Mission Viejo this week.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Readers' Choice: Favorite Local Business Owner
Nominate your favorite local business owner for a Patch award.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Guzman Trial Postponed Until September
A Mission Viejo man tried for allegedly molesting three young girls has had his trial delayed.
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