Blood drive will be held in honor of Mission Viejo’s Hometown Marine
The public is invited to take part in a Blood Drive Jan. 12 in honor of Mission Viejo’s “Hometown Marine.” The City’s blood drive, organized by Mayor Pro Tem Trish Kelley, is inspired by Lance Cpl. Alex Minsky who was severely injured after a bomb exploded near his vehicle in Afghanistan last summer. Through determination [...]
Work nearly complete on project designed to ease traffic
Construction is nearing completion on a project to widen Avery Parkway under Interstate 5 to ease traffic congestion in the area. The project includes a new freeway access lane eastbound between Camino Capistrano and the I-5 northbound on-ramp; and a new lane westbound between Marguerite and the I-5 southbound on-ramp. During construction, the southbound freeway [...]
Timeless Melodies presents Cole Porter Sunday, Jan. 10
Make plans to enjoy an afternoon full of music, history and entertainment as Larry Maurer’s Timeless Melodies presents Cole Porter on Sunday, Jan. 10. Larry continues his musical history of the 20th century with a look at the life and music of Cole Porter. Porter’s songs ranged from Yale fight songs to the fully integrated [...]
Sculpture made from recycled materials on display at library
A sculpture created from cans, plastic bottles, broken toys and other recycled materials is now on display at the Mission Viejo Library. Sculptor Richard J. Hinger donated a piece of artwork that spells out the word “Read” to the library, after a resident and fan of his work suggested it. The colorful and inventive sculpture [...]
Additional recall ballot information available to public
As the Feb. 2 Special/Recall Election nears, the City is providing voters with additional information regarding the ballot and election process as a service to the community and to ensure the process is understood. The following link provides information about the recall ballot in general. Voters will also find a question and answer section addressing possible [...]
