Students respond to mock earthquake in final drill of emergency preparedness program
Imagine if a large earthquake struck, pandemonium was rampant and emergency responders were not readily available. What would you do? That’s the scenario that was posed to 24 students of the City’s Community Emergency Preparedness Academy (CEPA) Thursday in a mock disaster drill. The drill at the Mission Viejo Civic Center tested the skills the [...]
Project to improve life of City streets underway
Prep work began this week to make way for a project that will resurface about 125 public residential streets in the area bounded by Marguerite Parkway, La Paz Road and Felipe Road. The project is part of the City’s annual residential resurfacing work designed to extend the life of City streets and beautify the area. [...]
Twice the love, fun for the price of one
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center has several adorable animals – like Chaplin and Keaton – ready for adoption. Chaplin and Keaton are the center’s resident clowns! These two charming pups are really living up to their names. Although a bit shy at first, once they bond with you, they bring smiles, laughter and pure [...]
Local pizzeria believes in good food, times and giving back
It’s not unusual to hear folks refer to Oggi’s Pizza and Brewing Company as “Cheers” – where everyone knows your name, the conversation – and beer – are flowing and folks are having fun. “There is little turnover with our staff and they get to know the regulars pretty well,” said Valorie Green, who owns [...]
Loving cats available for half the regular adoption fee
If you are looking for a fabulous feline to join your family, then head over to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center today. Selected cats are available for half the normal adoption fee. Gorgeous black smoke, combinations of tabby and white and a stunning calico are just a few of the color patterns you will [...]
Public sought to help create ‘Bears About Town’
The City of Mission Viejo is inviting residents of all ages to take part in its exciting “Bears About Town” community project. This collaborative community-based art project involves creating nine bear art sculptures that will be adorned with mosaics incorporating images that represent a unique segment of the community and different ethnicities within Mission Viejo. [...]
