Deputy expected to recover from injuries
An Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy is in critical condition after he struck a light post in his patrol car this morning while traveling southbound on Marguerite Parkway near Vista Del Lago. The deputy was ejected from the car and suffered a head injury in the single-vehicle crash that happened around 3 a.m. He was transported [...]
Local first grader’s artistic talents on display at Mission Viejo Library
Art runs through Tesia Ziobrowski’s veins. The 6-year-old has been passionate about art since she could hold a pencil. “Art has always been one of Tesia’s true loves and she has been taking art lessons since she was 4 years old,” her mother Jaclyn Tejwani said. “Her lessons began with drawing and coloring with crayons, [...]
Fabulous artwork on display at Mission Viejo Library
The next time you drop by the Mission Viejo Library be sure to check out the work of four talented artists on display through July 15. Bill Knauer is showcasing his “Memories of Life in the U.S. & Europe Translated Into Original impressionist Paintings” collection inspired by photographing life throughout the U.S., Spain, France, Switzerland, [...]
2nd Annual Patrick Burke Foundation Memorial Celebration will benefit Mission Viejo’s Marines
The public is invited to attend the 2nd Annual Patrick Burke Foundation Memorial Celebration to support Mission Viejo’s adopted Marines on Saturday, June 29. The event is from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. The fun-filled evening with include live entertainment by The Kelly [...]
Local businesspeople sought for networking group
LeTip International Networking Group of Mission Viejo is seeking businesspeople to join its networking group. LeTip meets weekly to exchange leads, build solid business relationships, develop strong presentation skills and become proficient networkers. Only one representative of any given profession is accepted into a chapter, and members are chosen for their occupational expertise. The group [...]
Community art project displayed in pilasters on Crown Valley Parkway
An impressive collection of designs for stained-glass windows created by artists ranging in age from 5 to 85 is now showcased along Mission Viejo’s Parkway Gallery. The community artistic collection is part of a special exhibit within art pilasters in the median islands along Crown Valley Parkway. The City in 2009 unveiled Parkway Gallery, Orange [...]
See what’s new at Mission Viejo Farmers Market
When you stop by the Mission Viejo Farmers Market on Saturday for local produce, olive oils, vinegars and nuts, be sure to check out the latest vender – “OCrepes.” This unique purveyor sells homemade crepes with fillings that come directly from the Farmers Market. Owner Olivier Fabre has been in the business for years and [...]
Amateur Radio Field Day June 22, 23
The South Orange County Radio Association will host a communication exercise on Saturday, June 22-23 that is meant to sharpen emergency skills and introduce the public to emergency portable operations. The local 24-hour exercise starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday and runs through 11 a.m. Sunday at Gilleran Park, 24960 Felipe Road. Amateur radio operators [...]
Guitar virtuosos grace the Mission Viejo stage June 15
Frank Vignola and Vinnie Raniolo who are known as two of the “world’s finest guitarists” will make a special appearance in Mission Viejo on Saturday, June 15. The duo will appear in the Lord of the Strings concert at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center. Frank Vignola’s bio reads like a [...]
Longtime staffer’s daughter will represent USA in World Championships
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going,” someone once said. Chelsea VanCott knows this to be true. The 23-year-old took that philosophy all the way to the finish line of the recent Orange County Triathlon at Lake Mission Viejo. She won the duathlon – run, bike, run – in her age group and [...]
