City closes down its emergency operations center but remains on alert
The City received the following update from the Orange County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on a conference call with the National Weather Service this afternoon at 4:30pm: Although the worst of the last storm front has passed, for the next 24 hours, residents should expect to see continued showers and thunder showers. Periods of very [...]
Saturday's fundraiser will benefit Haiti animals
The Pet Rescue Center, a non-profit animal rescue group in Mission Viejo, is hosting a $20 doggie wash, vaccination clinic and bake sale on Saturday in an effort to benefit animals in Haiti. The fundraiser takes place at 3 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Alicia Pet Care Center located at 25800 Jeronimo Road, Suite 100. [...]
City monitors, responds to storm conditions
The City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is working with other public agencies to stay apprised of new developments in the continued storm siege. The National Weather Service at 10:30 a.m. said the most intense rain, with about an inch per hour, is expected to fall today between 1 and 3 p.m. The rain is expected [...]
Library patrons donated thousands of pounds of food to needy
Mission Viejo Library patrons opened their hearts and donated 2,463 pounds of food to South County Outreach last year, according to food drive coordinator Marlene M. Ford. The library has been collecting food since last spring to benefit the non-profit organization, which was formed in 1989 to provide emergency assistance to South Orange County residents. [...]
Public can help its adopted Marines stay warm
The City of Mission Viejo’s adopted Marines, who are deployed overseas, need hand warmers and knitted black caps to keep them warm during the cold winter months. Hand warmers (disposable packets that produce heat) to place in their gloves and knitted black caps for wearing under their helmets are sought to help the Marines brave [...]
