Mission Viejo|News|
3.9 Quake Jolts Orange County
Morning temblor was centered near San Juan Capistrano.
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|
Earth Day Science at Newhart Middle School
When you think of Earth Day, do you think of cannons and rockets?
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Mission Viejo|News|
Saddleback College Speech and Debate Top 10 in the Nation
The Gaucho speech and debate team placed higher than over 50 community colleges at the national tournament.
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Mission Viejo|News|
1/3 of Mission Viejo Homes for Sale Distressed, Bank-Owned
A new report shows Mission Viejo homes are more likely to be distressed than the county average.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Gun Thieving Couple Stole Mission Viejo License Plate, Possibly Car--Was it Yours?
Clear footage from a San Juan Capistrano house's security cameras may help catch the man and woman responsible.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Sledge Hammer Autopsy: More Testing Needed To Declare Cause Of Death After Police Tasing
The Mission Viejo-raised porn performer died following a police scuffle.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Results: City's Worst Intersection is in South Mission Viejo
Find out what readers picked as the worst intersection in Mission Viejo.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Fake Fish? Mission Viejo Sushi Sellers Shamed in Study
Orange County sushi bars, restaurants and grocery stores are selling perch labeled as red snapper. Is it marketing or fraud?
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Mission Viejo|News|
2 Mission Viejo Volunteers Honored Friday
Kenton Hutchison and Patricia Pene will be recognized for their service to the community at a Friday luncheon.
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Mission Viejo|News|
SMWD's Long-Serving Water Chief to Retire
After 35 years in municipal water, Santa Margarita Water District General Manager John Schatz is calling it quits.
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Mission Viejo|News|
60 Mission Viejo Teachers on Chopping Block
Two dozen Capo Valley High teachers would be let go, along with deep cuts at Hankey and Newhart middle schools, if the school district makes good on its layoff notices. Here's a list of affected teachers.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Small, Determined Tea Party Crowd at Mission Viejo Tax Day Protest 2012
Conservatives rallied for lower taxes and smaller government Monday night. But there were fewer protesters than in the past.
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Lake Forest, CA|News|
State Exposes Lake Forest Tax Delinquent
The Franchise Tax Board says Kurt Dunteman of Lake Forest owes $171,000 in state income tax.
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Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
State Exposes Corona Del Mar Tax Delinquents
The Franchise Tax Board says a Corona del Mar couple owe over $400,000 in state income tax.
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Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
Biker Dead After Hitting Aliso Viejo Garage at Fast Speed
Police say Xabier Desasia of Aliso Viejo died after crashing into a garage on a Yamaha motorcycle.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
State Exposes Laguna Beach Tax Delinquents
The Franchise Tax Board says two Laguna Beach residents owe a combined $600,000 in state income tax.
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Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
State Exposes Newport Beach Tax Delinquents
The Franchise Tax Board says four Newport Beach residents owe almost $900,000 in state income tax.
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
State Exposes Laguna Niguel Tax Delinquent
The Franchise Tax Board says Daniel M. Young of Laguna Niguel owes over $300,000 in state income tax.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
State Exposes Los Alamitos Tax Delinquent
The Franchise Tax Board says the Pacifica home health service owes half a million in state income tax.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Mission Viejo Porn Actor Dead Days After Police Tazing
Marland Anderson died at 39 after a police scuffle left him in a coma.
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