New technology could cut trash pickups by more than half
The City’s waste hauler on Friday installed two side-by-side state-of-the-art trash and recycling solar compactors in the Civic Center parking lot as part of a pilot program to benefit the environment. Waste Management of Orange County is conducting the program that will test the innovative eco-technology’s ability to harness the sun to reduce trash collection [...]
Santa Paws benefits Mission Viejo’s animals
The community helped to raise $440 in three hours for Mission Viejo animals during the Dec. 5 Santa Paws event in the Kershaw Gardens at City Hall. It didn’t matter if they’ve been naughty or nice, several dogs – and one cat on a leash – had their photos taken with Santa, who was played [...]
City gearing up for holiday hours
As City Hall prepares for its upcoming holiday hours, the public is encouraged to be aware of facility operating hours and handle of any necessary business before Dec. 25. City Hall will be closed from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1 and will reopen Jan. 4. Police, fire and other essential emergency City services will not [...]
Mission Viejo's top employee feted Wednesday
If the measure of a person is the sum of the love by friends, respect from community members and admiration by peers, then Stephanie Tanton is certainly larger than life. In fact, she’s the “total package,” according to Patricia Rand, who was one of several co-workers who nominated her for Employee of the Year. Stephanie, [...]
Special documentary film screening Jan. 9
Tickets are now available for a special screening of The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club hosted by the City of Mission Viejo in support of the KOCE-TV Foundation. Join director Amanda Pope, writer/producer Nick Spark and their special guests as they celebrate one of the 20th Century’s most accomplished and [...]
Free flu shot clinic Wednesday
The City will host a free flu shot clinic through the Orange County Health Care Agency for people 50 years of age and older on Wednesday, Dec. 16. The agency just received its shipment of the seasonal flu vaccine for the clinic that takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (as the vaccine is [...]
Winners named in 37th Annual Holiday Home Lighting Contest
An array of spectacularly decorated homes have been crowned winners of the 37th annual Holiday Home Lighting Contest by the Mission Viejo Activities Committee. The contest, which ended on Dec. 4, encouraged residents to brighten their neighborhood and share the holiday spirit with others. Homes were judged in categories such as most religious, most humorous, [...]
First meeting regarding dog park took place Wednesday
The first public workshop was held Wednesday to garner community input regarding the location of a new dog park in town. City staff and the architect conducted the meeting that focused on proposed sites at the Lower Curtis Park area, which is located on Olympiad Road next to the O’Neill Regional Park, and the Felipe–Arroyo [...]
Don’t miss Timeless Melodies holiday program Sunday
Make plans to enjoy an evening full of holiday enchantment as Larry Maurer of Timeless Melodies hosts a special musical salute to Christmas songs on Sunday. The program starts at 5 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. Popular songs have filled our hearts with wonderful melodies and lyrics [...]
New restaurants, business improvements in town
Buffalo Wild Wings to Open in Kaleidoscope Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar is expected to open in the Kaleidoscope Center on Crown Valley Parkway in March. The eatery plans a $1.5-million renovation for the 7,000-square-foot restaurant and patio space that formerly housed El Torito Grill. There are more than 633 Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants [...]
