Non-profits, businesses sought to take part in new, unique April event
The Mission Viejo Activities Committee (MVAC) is seeking non-profit organizations interested in taking part in its first-time “Up in the Air – Mission Viejo” event that takes flight April 2. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Village Green at Oso Viejo Community Park, 24932 Veterans Way. The family-fun event will [...]
Pet mega store to occupy former Comp USA site
Passionate Pet Superstore will open this spring in the 25,000-square-foot building that used to house Comp USA in the Mission Viejo Freeway Center at 26262 El Paseo. The new store will bring 30 new jobs to Mission Viejo. Passionate Pet Superstore, which is located in Irvine, is expanding in Orange County and will offer a [...]
Parents invited to Teens, Technology and Dangerous Social Trends program
Mission Viejo Police Services on March 10 will host a presentation for parents about teens, technology and dangerous social trends to help keep their children safe. The program, which is geared towards parents of kids ages 10 and up, is at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. The program [...]
New middle school youth after-school program launched at City facility
Outta Bounds Events has launched a new middle school youth after-school program at the Thomas R. Potocki Conference Center, 27301 La Paz Road, next to Newhart Middle School. The program is designed to provide academic support to students. Reference materials, computers, and supervised Internet access are available at the center each day, and tutor and [...]
Transient in custody after stabbing Mission Viejo man
A 25-year-old transient man is in custody after stabbing the boyfriend of his ex-wife in the neck early this morning. Pete Torres, 25, was booked into Men’s Central Jail facing charges of attempted murder after he stabbed 20-year-old Mission Viejo resident Yama Saidi in the neck at around 1:30 a.m. today. Saidi had dropped his [...]
Register now for Saddleback Running Club’s spring camps
Online registration is now available for Saddleback Running Club’s upcoming spring camps. The Saddleback Running Club is a local distance running club for kids in grades 3-8. The club promotes the sport of cross country and distance running by providing runners with high-quality coaching, training and administration. Spring camps are designed to accommodate the different [...]
Cooks sought for ‘Cookin Up Character Chili for Charity’ Cook-Off
If you think your chili recipe is the best in the west, then listen up: The Community of Character Committee Teens wants you to take part in a benefit Chili Cook-Off March 20. The Chili Cook-off is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kershaw Garden at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. The $25 [...]
Mission Viejo student shares his artwork, creative process with community
The creative ceramic work of Mission Viejo High School senior Matt Morgan is now on display through March 31 at the Mission Viejo Library, 100 Civic Center. Matt produced his works of art by using a donated Lockerbee Potters Wheel from Laguna Clay Company. The City has been working with Laguna Clay Company to obtain [...]
Council recognized residents, deputies Monday for outstanding efforts
The City Council on Monday learned about the United Nations Art Miles Mural Project and recognized a family for its proactive recycling efforts and four deputies who have worked hard to keep drunk drivers off Mission Viejo’s streets. The council recognitions are meant to honor those in the City who make Mission Viejo a great [...]
Don’t miss ‘Leaving a Legacy Expo’ Saturday
The public is invited to a free expo designed to teach people how to share treasures of their lives with family and friends in the Leaving a Legacy Expo on Feb. 26. The expo is from 9 a.m. to noon at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Visitors of all [...]
