Mission Viejo resident exemplifies citizenship
“Every good citizen makes his country’s honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious, but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.” Mission Viejo resident Jonathan Blake, a member of the 1st Tank Division Alpha Company stationed [...]
Mission Viejo Relay For Life June 2-3
About 394 registered participants and 44 teams have already raised $55,000 for the June 2-3 Mission Viejo-based Relay For Life at Saddleback College. With the countdown on to the American Cancer Society event, organizers are hopeful Relay will raise $150,000 for this worthy cause. Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate [...]
Summer Leisure Time is online giving public glimpse of upcoming events, activities
The City’s summer Leisure Time publication is available online, offering detailed information about upcoming special events, programs and classes that benefit the community. The publication, available at www.cityofmissionviejo.org, features information on an array of summer activities and events such as the DAWG Walk, Pet Faire and Adoption Event on June 23; 4th of July Street [...]
Gourmet food trucks Friday will complement Farmers Market’s fresh offerings
The Mission Viejo Farmers Market on Friday will feature two gourmet food trucks that will tempt the taste buds of patrons young and old. Boasting authentic “Liege” waffles from the city of Liege in eastern Belgium, Waffle-icious has garnered many fans for its tasty treats that are perfect any time of day. Take the Caramel [...]
Mission Viejo remembers, honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee of Mission Viejo was 21 when he died serving his country on April 14, 2007. He is one of 58 soldiers honored on the American Heroes Tribute banners on display in the Civic Center courtyard. During the City’s Memorial Day ceremony, young Army Reservists saluted Santee’s banner and others [...]
American Idol saxophonist one of surprise artists at KSBR Birthday Bash
Mindi Abair, a saxophonist who recently shared the “American Idol” stage with Phillip Phillips, winner of the Fox mega-hit reality show, surprised roughly 4,000 jazz fans gathered Sunday for the 2012 KSBR Birthday Bash. Mindi’s tremendous stage presence and talent complemented other secret “all-stars” who were announced that day – Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Peter [...]
Mission Viejo Deputy Saves Life
A Mission Viejo deputy is credited with possibly saving the life of a man who was planning to kill himself on Sunday. The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. near Crown Valley Parkway and Jardines when Deputy Destonn (Cash) Poythress responded to a call about a man sitting on the rail of the Arroyo Bridge. The [...]
Memorial Day weekend DUI crackdown
The “Avoid the 38” Orange County DUI Task Force will deploy officers this holiday weekend at DUI/driver’s license checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols countywide to arrest impaired drivers who still don’t get the message. The Memorial Day weekend is the first holiday travel period of the summer season and, coupled with many college and high [...]
Fun-filled, educational S.T.E.M. Camp kicks off July 30
Barton Hickson, a 14-year teacher and Dana Point Ocean Institute instructor, takes science, technology, engineering and math (S.T.E.M.) and infuses them with art and creativity to set the stage for meaningful mathematical fun students will never forget in this special camp that kicks off July 30. The S.T.E.M. camp takes place Monday through Friday from [...]
Have ‘A Taste of the Hills’ June 2
The public is invited to “A Taste of the Hills” on Saturday, June 2 – a community-wide event designed to tantalize people’s taste buds and benefit Trabuco Hills High School. The fun-filled event is from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the high school located at 27501 Mustang Run. A Taste of the Hills will [...]
