City will evaluate scope of California Supreme Court’s ruling regarding redevelopment agencies
In an opinion issued today, the California Supreme Court largely upheld the provisions of Assembly Bill 1X 26 – which terminates new activity by redevelopment agencies and reallocates to the state and other entities the tax increment proceeds used by Mission Viejo to provide for a number of infrastructure improvements and to satisfy state-mandated housing [...]
Mission Viejo takes care of its adopted troops
The spirit of the holiday season is alive and thriving in Mission Viejo as this community once again supported its adopted troops by donating items for care packages, a toy drive and Marine families. Residents opened their hearts and wallets and donated hand and foot warmers, protein bars, magazines and other items to make the [...]
Block party celebrated spirited street
It was a block party that residents on Via Amistoso will probably never forget. The street won the “Clark Griswold” award in the 39th annual Holiday Home Lighting Contest by the Mission Viejo Activities Committee. The contest, which ended on December 2, encouraged residents to brighten their neighborhood and share the holiday spirit with others. [...]
Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team charity benefit in Mission Viejo Jan. 22
A charity benefit for the nationally renowned Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team in January will feature a former Angels pitcher, food, music and much more. The event, hosted by residents Victor and Eileen Gonzalez and the City, will benefit the softball team made up of veterans who lost a limb serving our nation in the [...]
Don’t miss ‘An Evening of Comedy & Magic’ at Saddleback College
Saddleback College will host “An Evening of Comedy & Magic, a Periwinkle Entertainment Production” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 7 in the McKinney Theatre. Encompassing two captivating hours, the production will feature six multi-award-winning artists including headliner master magician Jonathon Pendragon. The production also includes the hilarious duo of Brian Gillis & Sisuepahn and [...]
Navy & Gold Cup attracted hundreds for day of fun, appreciation
More than 200 people enjoyed the inaugural AYSO Region 84 “Navy & Gold Cup” on Sunday, Dec. 11. The event on the Village Green at Oso Viejo Community Park pitted parents against each other in a special tournament designed to honor the volunteers with a family day full of soccer fun. AYSO is an all-volunteer [...]
Registration available for softball camp hosted by USA Olympian
Registration is now available for Jennie Finch’s Softball Camp, an exciting two-day camp in January led by Olympians and professional softball players. Jennie is a two-time Olympic medalist in softball – winning the gold in 2004 and silver in 2008. The softball pitcher has struck out Major League greats such as Mike Piazza, Albert Pujols [...]
‘Home for the Holidays’ animal promotion Saturday
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center launched its “Home for the Holidays” promotion Saturday for select animals needing new homes in time for the holidays. The animals will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and will come with a big adoption discount and a special gift. Make the season even brighter by providing a loving [...]
Figure skater, students to perform at Kaleidoscope’s iceless rink Friday
Champion figure skater Tippy Packard will perform on Kaleidoscope’s iceless skating rink Friday to music by Newhart Middle School students, according to a press release. The one-hour performance at 7 p.m. features six of Packard’s students from Aliso Viejo Ice Palace, where she is a figure-skating instructor. The group will skate choreographed numbers to live [...]


