San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Update: 5 Freeway Reopened After Woman Threatening to Jump From Overpass Is Arrested
CHP officers reach person threatening to jump in San Clemente area.
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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|
Bid to Remove Affordable Housing Apartments Rejected
An apartment developer's request to remove affordable housing from their future project was denied Monday night.
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San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Scam Artist Impersonated Cop in Dana Point
Police say a man used a fake sheriff's badge to pay for almost $3,000 in fishing equipment.
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Scam Artist Impersonated Cop in Dana Point
Police say a man used a fake sheriff's badge to pay for almost $3,000 in fishing equipment.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Irene's Story: Stylish Clothes in a Stylish New Shop in Mission Viejo
Irene's Story offers new styles at The Shops at Mission Viejo
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Mission Viejo|News|
Scam Artist Impersonated Mission Viejo Cop
Police say a man used a fake sheriff's badge to pay for almost $3,000 in fishing equipment.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Video: Big Bass Hauled in Sunday out of Lake Mission Viejo
A nearly six-pound bass wriggled from the line in this video captured Sunday at Lake Mission Viejo.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Paul's Pantry Wins Best Breakfast Poll
Readers have spoken, and Paul's Pantry is the best spot for breakfast in Mission Viejo based on our poll.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Shu Candy Adds Store at Mission Viejo Mall
The Shops at Mission Viejo have a new shoe store near Macy's.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Motorcycle Crash Kills Man
A Laguna Niguel man died in Mission Viejo on Sunday night after his Harley Davidson hit the median on Marguerite Parkway.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Council May Eliminate 48 Planned Affordable Housing Units Monday
Will the affordable housing requirement be dropped for a new apartment complex?
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Mission Viejo|News|
Falling in Love at the Show
What's live theater for, anyway? How about falling in love?
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Mission Viejo|News|
Over 200 Visit Chamber Breakfast Bash
Guest speakers included an Olympian and a top-ranked MMA fighter.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Peeping Tom Spotted Under Restaurant Bathroom Door
In Mission Viejo a man was spotted spying inside the ladies room at a fast food joint.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Photos: Patrons Explore Hands-On Science with Kids
The women of the Assistance League of Saddleback Valley saw their donations in action as students powered lights and learned about minerals.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Painters Blot Out Racist, Vulgar Graffiti at Mission Viejo School
Swastikas and other offensive emblems were scrawled all over Philip J. Reilly school this weekend.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Inspired by Classmate, Students Fight Cancer in New Play
Mission Viejo Christian School will perform "Up 2 U" in honor of their fellow student afflicted with a rare form of cancer.
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Mission Viejo|News|
On 40th Anniversary, Meals on Wheels Hits a Rut
Weekends and holidays have been canceled for the volunteer senior meal program in Mission Viejo.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Dog Park Supporters "Blindsided" by Stalled Land Swap Deal
With no majority to support a needed land swap, the future is uncertain for a public dog park in Mission Viejo.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Commission Votes to Ax Affordable Housing
The planning commission voted to remove a builder's requirement to put up 48 housing units designated for affordable housing.
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