Mission Viejo|News|
St. Patrick's Day Drunk Driving Checkpoint Tonight in Mission Viejo
Orange County police will stop cars on an undisclosed street in Mission Viejo to check for drunk drivers Friday night.
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|
Poll: Would You Use a Dog Park?
The City Council will be asked to approve a land swap Monday night to bring in a six-acre dog park.
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Teens and Seniors Will Meet to Jitterbug
Seniors and high schoolers are meeting up for a big jitterbug/swing dance Sunday night in Mission Viejo.
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Irish Eyes Smiling at the Elks Lodge
The Mission Viejo Elks raised over $2,000 for charity during their sold-out St. Patrick's Dinner/Dance.
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Fighting Sex Slavery in Orange County
Slave labor and sex trafficking are happening in Orange County, and it's the Human Trafficking Task Force's job to stop it.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Annual Chamber Breakfast Returns to Mission Viejo
Now that the city's chamber of commerce is back, so is the annual breakfast.
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Alleged Tide Bandit Due in Court
A man accused of stealing Tide laundry detergent, then running into an ambulance while intoxicated, is due in court Tuesday.
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$7,000 Stolen from Car on Stoneridge
See what crimes were reported this week in Mission Viejo.
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Mission Viejo Bondsman Accused of 15 Felonies
Prosecutors say Kenneth Hendrick got a prisoner to offer bail on his behalf to other inmates.
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Photos: Barbie Bash at Farrell's Mission Viejo
It was a pink extravaganza when Farrell's celebrated Barbie's birthday.
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Photos: More Purim Fun from Chabad
Check out how Mission Viejo's Jewish community dresses up and has fun on Purim.
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Meet the Best Elementary School Teacher in the District!
Mission Viejo's Christine Taglieri of Castille Elementary has been teaching for more than 20 years.
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Photos: Purim Party at Chabad Mission Viejo
Purim is a time for celebration at Chabad Jewish Center in Mission Viejo.
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Video: 5 Ways Mission Viejo Remains California's Safest City
How does Mission Viejo remain so safe? Councilman Dave Leckness lists the ways in a new video put out by the city.
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Photos: Fashion Show Raises $3,000 for Elks
The Elks Ladies Group 37th Annual Fashion Show “California Girls” raised over $3,000 for Elks charities.
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Ladera Ranch CFO Loses His Avastra in White Collar Crime
A former V.P. for Avastra USA faces 10 felonies after allegedly stealing $600,000; he lost $550,000 on E-Trade.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Ladera Ranch CFO Charged with $600,000 Theft
A former V.P. for Avastra USA of Irvine faces 10 felonies.
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Mission Viejo|News|
City Refuses Claim for Fence-Smashing Tree
A homeowner asked for $20,000 after a city tree fell on his fence. The City Council voted to refuse his claim Monday.
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Police Chief to Leave Mission Viejo
Lt. Mike Gavin has been Mission Viejo's police chief for three years. Now he's leaving for a new career in criminal investigation.
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New 3-D 'Witches' of Oz Features Glinda of Mission Viejo
Alongside Christopher Lloyd and Bill Boyd, Noel Thurman of Mission Viejo plays Glinda the Good Witch in the newly imagined 3-D family adventure "The Witches of Oz."
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