July 2008

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Changes to new Barking Dog Ordinance will improve process

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In an effort to improve how barking-dog complaints are handled, the City Council this month approved amending sections of the ordinance (Title 10 – “Animals) to make the administrative process more efficient in resolving animal nuisance problems. By revising the current administrative procedures dealing with nuisance animals, the Animal Services Department will have the authority [...]

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Friends of the Mission Viejo Library approve budget, funds to benefit community

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The Friends of the Mission Viejo Library will donate more than $186,000 over the next couple of years for library equipment, programs and an event to benefit the library and its patrons. The funding comes from monies raised through Dewey’s Bookstore sales, community donations and vending machines. During fiscal year 2007/08, the Friends raised $155,075. [...]

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Saturday’s car wash will benefit City’s adopted Marines

Saturday’s car wash will benefit City’s adopted Marines

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Members of the City of Mission Viejo’s Marine Adoption Committee will host a car wash on Saturday to help benefit the Marines and Sailors who will deploy to Afghanistan in August. The car wash will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. Folks can get [...]

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MVHS Football Team's 5k Run/Walk This Saturday

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Please join the Mission Viejo High School football team as they kick off their “On a Mission to Find a Cure” campaign and help them raise awareness for the need for pediatric cancer research. Press Release

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New church approved on Obrero

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San Juan-based Center for Spiritual Living will move its facility to Mission Viejo, under an agreement the Planning and Transportation Commission approved on Monday. The Commission approved a conditional use permit that calls for an 8,938-square-foot facility at Obrero, Unit D. The existing first floor will house office space, restrooms and a 7,350-square-foot assembly hall. [...]

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New Fondue restaurant approved at Mission Foothill Marketplace Center

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The Planning and Transportation Commission on Monday cleared the way for a new high-end fondue restaurant to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits when it opens its doors in the Mission Foothill Marketplace shopping center. The future 3,937-square foot eatery, which received the commission’s approval for a conditional use permit, is under construction at 28719 [...]

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“Catch the Reading Bug” and don’t miss “A Bug’s Life” Saturday

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The Mission Viejo Library’s annual SummerREAD program is in full swing – evident by the larger-than-life banners featuring library patrons that adorn the walkways at the Mission Viejo Civic Center to promote the library’s annual signature event. So far, more than 2,200 readers have signed up to participate in SummerREAD. This year’s theme is “Catch [...]

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Mission Viejo Seeks to Curb Underage Drinking

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The City Council on Monday approved a new ordinance that makes specified hosts liable for underage drinking and substance abuse at parties, gathering or events. The Social Host Accountability Ordinance, which will go before the City Council on Aug. 18 for second reading and final adoption, will make it illegal for persons to knowingly host [...]

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Nomination period for Nov. 4 General Municipal Election starts Monday, July 14

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The filing period to run for municipal office opens Monday and races will be shaping up through the Aug. 8 deadline. Two four-year council terms are open. City Council Candidate Nomination Papers are available during the nomination period that ends Friday, Aug. 8. Candidates have until 5 p.m. Aug. 8 to file nomination documents and [...]

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