Council to consider accepting bids for Marguerite Tennis Center Renovation project
The City Council on Tuesday, July 6 will consider accepting bids for the Marguerite Tennis Center Renovation Project, which is designed to bring the aging facility up to code and update it with modern energy-efficient equipment, replace tennis court lighting, add an eighth tennis court, and upgrade the facility’s parking lot. The Marguerite Tennis Center [...]
Council to consider two street-rehabilitation projects July 6
The City Council on Tuesday, July 6 will consider two street-rehabilitation projects estimated at roughly $2.25 million. The projects, which include new asphalt overlays of busy arterial streets, are part of the City’s ongoing effort to improve and extend the life of Mission Viejo streets. An asphalt overlay improves the driving surface, structural capacity and [...]
Proposed waste hauler agreement represents lower rates for residents, businesses
The City Council on Tuesday, July 6 will consider awarding a franchise agreement for integrated solid waste management services to Waste Management of Orange County (WMOC), a move that will save residents and businesses money. After meeting with City staff and consultant Sloan Vazquez over the past several weeks, WMOC has proposed a monthly residential [...]
Moulton Niguel Water District reclaimed pipeline project starts on La Paz July 6
Moulton Niguel Water District on Tuesday, July 6 will start a month-long project to construct a new reclaimed water pipeline on westbound La Paz Road between Pradera Drive and Chrisanta Drive. The right westbound lane on La Paz Road will be closed during the work. Construction will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. [...]
U.S. Passport fees increase July 13
If you are planning to travel to Mexico or abroad, be aware that U.S. passport fees will increase effective July 13. Adult passports (16 and older) will cost $110 and minor passports (under 16) will cost $80. The U.S. Passport Card fee will also increase to $30 for adults and $15 for minors. The Mission [...]
More SummerREAD entertainment programs on tap in July
Thanks to the overwhelming popularity of the Mission Viejo Library’s SummerREAD entertainment programs, more performances have been added to the mix in July. SummerREAD is the library’s annual reading program designed to instill a lifelong love of learning. It runs through Aug. 5 and includes a host of free entertainment programs geared toward youth age [...]
New gourmet grocery store, eatery to open in Mission Viejo
The Planning and Transportation Commission on Monday gave the green light to two businesses to sell alcoholic beverages at their new establishments. The Meat House, a 4,890-square-foot specialty store, is expected to open in the Gateway Center shopping center near Jeronimo and Alicia Parkway in October. The Meat House dubs itself as a specialty grocery [...]
Enjoy “Young at Art” program this summer
The public is invited to enjoy the Passport to the Arts: A Journey for the “Young at Art” program on Fridays this summer at Saddleback College. The program, sponsored by the City of Mission Viejo and its Cultural Arts Committee, kicks off Friday, July 9 with the Shadows of Bali puppet show. A week later [...]
'One-of-a-kind' Junior Wheelchair Camp takes place in Mission Viejo July 12-16
More than 25 people from Mexico, El Salvador, Brazil and across the world will take part in the City’s 4th annual USTA/ITF Cruyff Foundation Junior Wheelchair Camp Americas July 12-16 at the Felipe Tennis Center. The camp is the only one of its kind in the nation. The junior wheelchair tennis camp, which is put [...]
Applications available for Community Services Funding Program
The City is now accepting applications for its Community Services Funding Program. Funds are available for nonprofit organizations serving Mission Viejo residents. Organizations must submit an application by 5:00 p.m. Sept. 1, 2010 to the City of Mission Viejo c/o Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692. Applications [...]
