Mission Hospital names 2010 Chief of Staff
Plastic Surgeon Christopher Nolan, M.D. has been elected Chief of Staff at Mission Hospital, officials reported. Nominated by his peers and voted into office by the active medical staff, Nolan will serve his current term, which runs through December. As Chief, Nolan is the chairperson of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC) and leader of the [...]
Committee's promotion of Rachel’s Challenge having huge ripple effect
Students of all ages are making a concerted effort to show more kindness and compassion to others by embracing Rachel’s Challenge. Rachel’s Challenge was inspired by Rachel Scott, who was killed in the Columbine High School shootings more than a decade ago. Shortly after her tragic death, her family found an essay she wrote challenging [...]
Oso Parkway Bridge Widening Project suspended
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced this week that work on the Oso Parkway Interchange Project’s bridge widening on I-5 at Oso Parkway in Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills has been suspended indefinitely. The news came after the City of Mission inquired about the status of the work. The project is needed to relieve [...]
City staffer will participate in LA Marathon to benefit abused, abandoned kids
There are certain people in the world who put the needs of others before their own. Amanda Bellamy is such a person. A Community Services Specialist for the City, Amanda has been spending her free time raising money and training for the 26.2-mile LA Marathon to benefit Child S.H.A.R.E. Since 1985, Child S.H.A.R.E has found [...]
Free E-waste event Saturday
The public on Saturday, Feb. 20 will have the opportunity to recycle old computer monitors, televisions, cell phones and more in a free electronic waste recycling drive meant to benefit the environment. The City of Mission Viejo and the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library are teaming up with All Green Electronics Recycling to host [...]
