November 2009
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By mvlife on November 23, 2009
Mission Viejo was ranked as the safest city in the state and third safest in the nation, according to CQ Press, which published the reports on Sunday. The City’s ranking was listed in the annual “City Crime Rankings: Crime in Metropolitan America,” using FBI statistics. Mission Viejo is regularly named one of the safest cities [...]
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By mvlife on November 20, 2009
The public is invited to embrace the spirit of giving this holiday season by bringing a canned food item or new toy to Santa’s Celebration and Arrival event on Nov. 29. The festivities take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Mission Viejo Civic Center at 200 Civic Center. Bring a canned-food item to [...]
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By mvlife on November 20, 2009
Registration is now available for the Dec. 18 Holiday Night Out for Parents – a fun-filled event that will feature games, crafts and tons of holiday cheer. The Friday-night bash, hosted by the City’s Student Advisory Committee, is from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Saddleback Room at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. The festive [...]
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By mvlife on November 20, 2009
The City Council on Monday approved $50,000 in 2009-10 community services funding to 20 non-profit organizations under a program designed to assist non-profit organizations that serve Mission Viejo residents. The City accepts applications for the program until Sept. 1 and awards funding in December. This year a strong emphasis was placed on identifying community building [...]
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By mvlife on November 19, 2009
The nomination period for candidates to file papers for the Feb. 2, 2010 Special/Recall Election has officially closed. Voters will consider software engineer Dale Tyler and local business owner David “Dave” Leckness to replace Council Member Lance MacLean, if the recall prevails. Copies of the Candidate Statements and Council Member MacLean’s response statement will be [...]
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By mvlife on November 19, 2009
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) said that the foul odor caused by an algae bloom in the Santa Margarita Water District’s Upper Oso Reservoir is not harmful to residents, despite the smell that has caused much resident concern. In a letter dated Wednesday, the district said that “based on the results of [...]
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By mvlife on November 19, 2009
Resident Robert Gagne, 11, won $1,000 in a football throw contest hosted by author Mike Lupica at City Hall on Wednesday. Lupica visited Mission Viejo to promote his latest book, “Million Dollar Throw.” More than 100 children ages 8 to 15 competed in the national football throw contest. Gagne was one of 13 finalists who [...]
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By mvlife on November 18, 2009
The Ralphs grocery store on Marguerite Parkway recently completed a $1,750,000 storewide renovation project. On Wednesday, store employees and Ralphs executives celebrated the grand re-opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The store’s interior facelift includes a remodeled deli, meat, seafood and bakery departments along with new check-stand shelves, equipment, fixtures and finishes for the anchor store [...]
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By mvlife on November 18, 2009
The City in December will offer for sale to the public roughly $17.2 million of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds. The bonds, which were authorized by City Council on Nov. 16, are being issued to generate savings to the City over the next three fiscal years by refunding two prior bond issues, the 1996 Certificates of [...]
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By mvlife on November 17, 2009
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 [...]
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