Local park renamed after Mission Viejo pioneer
The Youth Athletic Park has been renamed the Marty Russo Youth Athletic Park in honor of a man who contributed much to youth in town. The City Council on Monday approved the Community Services Commission’s recommendation to rename the park after the community pioneer. Several residents, including Russo’s widow, Peggy, spoke in favor of the [...]
Kick the bad habit for good Thursday
Thursday is the Great American Smokeout, a time designated to encourage smokers to put aside their habit for at least 24 hours in hopes of extending that into quitting for good. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step toward a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk and [...]
New site sought for dog park
The City Council on Monday voted to look for new venues rather than Oso Viejo Park to build a dog park, after residents voiced concern about having a dog park at the Oso Viejo Park site. The residents and Council are working together to find a new, better solution for the dog park to benefit [...]
Santa is coming to Mission Viejo Nov. 29
St. Nick will make his Mission Viejo debut on Nov. 29 during the Santa’s Celebration and Arrival event from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Mission Viejo Civic Center. The event, a family-fun toast to the beginning of the holiday season, features free games and crafts galore from 3 to 5 p.m. Renowned trombone choir [...]
Police will crack down on those who do not buckle up
Mission Viejo Police Services is taking part in the grant-funded “Click It or Ticket” seat-belt campaign, which runs through Nov. 30. Deputies will be looking for drivers and passengers who don’t buckle up during the enforcement period. This includes passengers in the back seat. It only takes two seconds to buckle up and those two [...]
