2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence Mission Hospital Foundation announced today the landmark gift of $50 million from Rancho Mission Viejo to support the hospital's multiphase expansion at its Mission Viejo campus the largest gift in the hospital's history was announced at a surprise ceremony for physicians and employees to celebrate this remarkable milestone and boosts the philanthropically funded portion of the hospital's $712 million expansion project led by Providence In recognition of this transformative gift Providence Mission Hospital will name the new tower "We are truly humbled by the generosity of the Rancho Mission Viejo family and the $50 million investment they have made toward the future of health care for the residents in Orange County and beyond," said Seth Teigen "On behalf of the entire Providence Mission Hospital family of caregivers we thank Rancho Mission Viejo for their commitment to the hospital expansion and for ensuring generations to come will benefit from their philanthropy." The $50 million gift will be used to support several facets of the hospital's expansion including the construction of the new Rancho Mission Viejo Family Tower which will support a total reorientation of the campus The tower will house 100 private patient rooms and acute rehabilitation units; a new cardiology department inclusive of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology suites; new surgical operating rooms and procedural suites including the campus's first hybrid operating room; new radiology and clinical laboratory services to support expansions of the emergency department Level II pediatric and adult trauma center and acute care operations; and new emergency department observation rooms as part of the reimagined patient experience "We have enjoyed a long history with Providence Mission Hospital beginning with the donation of the land where we stand today," said Anthony R "There is nothing more important than the health of our community and our families Melinda and I have experienced firsthand the great talents of Mission's doctors grateful and proud to support the hospital's future."  The funds will also allow for Providence Mission Hospital's investment in noninvasive treatment technologies; specialist recruitment to offer academic-level care with top physicians in a regional hospital setting; facility and programmatic enhancements that deliver advanced technology in a healing environment for patients visitors and caregivers; and enrichment to its primary including the expansion of radiology services and specialty services at its future Rancho Misson Viejo and San Clemente Mission Health Center outpatient clinics "This gift is transformational for Providence Mission Hospital and will no doubt inspire others to partner with us as we reimagine health care delivery in Orange County," said Nicole Balsamo "The power of philanthropy enables the hospital to continue to innovate and Rancho Mission Viejo's generosity ensures we'll be delivering compassionate whole-person care to our community in perpetuity." in 1969 Rancho Mission Viejo donated the land Providence Mission Hospital occupies at the direction of its patriarch The company has a storied history of land stewardship Not the least of its generosity is the land donation to establish a world-class hospital to serve and care for the residents of Orange County "Providence Mission Hospital and The Ranch are synonymous with South Orange County," said Don Vodra "Both organizations have helped this region flourish into one of the most attractive places to live in all of California Today's announcement ensures this special community will thrive for generations to come as a result of the generosity of the family individual owners and our business partner Rancho Mission Viejo is the last working ranch in Orange County home to acres of citrus groves and miles of protected creeks and canyons within The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo which provide the idyllic background for multiple mixed-use villages Rancho Mission Viejo will encompass approximately 6,000 acres which has been held in the O'Neill/Moiso/Avery family since 1882 of The Ranch will be preserved for the large habitat conservation area known as The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo "Our family and company are honored and humbled to play a small part in the important expansion of Providence Mission Hospital," said Jeremy Laster and member of Providence Mission Hospital Community Ministry Board "In addition to attracting top-rated doctors state-of-the-art facilities and the highest quality health care in the region." To announce and honor Rancho Mission Viejo's record-setting gift Providence Mission Hospital hosted a ceremony followed by a daylong employee event to celebrate this historic moment at both the Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach hospital campuses About Providence Mission Hospital FoundationProvidence Mission Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic catalyst for the two Providence Mission Hospital locations in Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach the Foundation and the community's partnership have advanced the work of both hospitals to provide the highest level of patient care for the Orange County region About Providence Mission HospitalProvidence Mission Hospital is a state-of-the art As a verified adult and pediatric Level II trauma center Mission Hospital provides a full range of specialty health care services Mission Hospital in Laguna Beach (MHLB) provides South Orange County coastal communities with 24-hour emergency and intensive care as well as medical-surgical/telemetry services CHOC at Mission Hospital is a 48-bed facility that is the area's only dedicated pediatric hospital About Providence South Division Philanthropy  Providence South Division Philanthropy is comprised of 14 philanthropic Foundations across California Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals home health care and services that continue our 100-plus-year tradition of serving the underserved Our philanthropic Foundations are a catalyst for change and our donors and volunteers have a deep connection to our mission we are committed to bringing to life the Providence vision of health for a better world.  About Rancho Mission ViejoRancho Mission Viejo family-owned and -operated company responsible for the ranching development and financial management of the remaining 23,000 acres of Rancho Mission Viejo situated in unincorporated South Orange County members of the O'Neill/Moiso/Avery family have owned and managed The Ranch which once exceeded 200,000 acres and now includes the family-developed cities and communities of Ladera Ranch Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita as well as such iconic places as Caspers Wilderness Regional Park O'Neill Regional Park and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Development on The Ranch is a partnership between Rancho Mission Viejo diversified real estate company with commercial property/resort/recreational/primary home community holdings throughout Arizona 2024 WHAT: Providence Mission Hospital is home to multiple generations of nurses Health Care & Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals New Products & Services Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: There was a feeling that maybe the Diablos were going to make a run to the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs and shake things up against the likes of St But then they ran into Husan Longstreet and Corona Centennial in the quarterfinals all the returners can use this upcoming 2025 schedule as their redemption tour Mission Viejo will take on a new-look Santa Margarita team host NorCal power Folsom with 5-star QB Ryder Lyons travel to San Diego to take on Lincoln before going out of state to face McCallie High in Tennessee there's the yearly showdown with Long Beach Poly — a bye week — then the Diablos will start Alpha League play Mission Viejo returns quarterback Luke Fahey Bookmark High School on SI for all of the latest high school sports news To get live updates on your phone - as well as follow your favorite teams and top games - you can download the SBLive Sports app: Download iPhone App | Download Android App TAREK FATTALTarek Fattal has been covering high school sports since 2015 in Southern California and primarily in Los Angeles covering notable athletes such as Bronny James He was with the LA Daily News for eight years which included being the beat reporter for the UCLA men's basketball team Tarek can be seen on TV regularly on CBS/KCAL as a sports analyst with Jim Hill © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Print Tonya Willis came before the Mission Viejo City Council on Tuesday to share what it is like living next to two side-by-side sober living homes in her neighborhood She complained about altercations in the street “My children don’t play out in front of the house,” Willis said It’s a familiar story of frustration that council members have heard from residents before as homes meant to help people suffering from addiction have been seen as a cash grab turned public nuisance by bad actors But after years of spearheading efforts to regulate sober living homes council members finally had a local law before them to strengthen the city’s hand will require that all new and existing sober living homes apply for a group home permit with contact information for the owner which must offer legitimate recovery programs can no longer be within 1,000 feet of each other A house manager must be available on a 24-hour basis New regulations also outline an eviction policy where 48 hours prior to taking such action a sober living home has to notify a resident’s emergency contact and arrange for a ride to take them to a home address or another care facility sober living homes must adhere to a “good neighbor” policy and refrain from “excessively loud News District Judge James Selna ruled for Costa Mesa against Southern California Recovery Centers which operated three sober-living homes in the city and sued to challenge its ordinances governing such facilities “This has been a long time coming,” said Councilwoman Trish Kelley This is going to be a great tool in our toolbox.” including whether sober living home operators would be fined for violating it William Curley mentioned that a violation of city code entails a $500 fine but that Mission Viejo wouldn’t necessarily be taking that approach with regard to sober living homes “We would look to the cost of city abatement,” he said In circumstances where existing sober living homes are already within 1,000 feet of each other there will be a winnowing of sorts which could include which facility applies for a group home permit first During the same meeting, council members also received an update on legislative efforts in Sacramento from Jeff Corless of the California Sober Living and Recovery Task Force A slew of bills from local members of the state Assembly and Senate seek to address issues from group and sober living homes Assemblywoman Diane Dixon (District 72) is proposing Assembly Bill 3 which aims to remove single-family home zoning protections for new facilities next year if they open within 300 feet of another home with the same owner shared amenities and more than six residents between the two Through Senate Bill 329, state Sen. Catherine Blakespear (District 38) wants to speed up investigations of state-licensed sober living homes to no more than 60 days after a state audit found that the Department of Health Care Services took more than a year to complete 22 of 60 probes reviewed. The task force was founded in Mission Viejo in 2022 and is co-chaired by Mission Viejo Councilwoman Wendy Bucknam, County Supervisor Katrina Foley and Assemblywoman Laurie Davies, educates its members and the public on such legislative efforts. It has also grown to become a bipartisan coalition that brings together local and state officials, law enforcement and residents. Beginning this year, the task force became its own nonprofit organization. Bucknam credited the task force with the regulations she and her council colleagues gave initial approval of. Foley helped lead county efforts to draft a template law for the consideration of cities like Mission Viejo. A second, procedural vote at a future council meeting will formally pass the regulations into law. “I do think that this is a good idea,” said Councilwoman Cynthia Vasquez. “It is definitely about protecting our residents here in the city of Mission Viejo, and it’s also about protecting the residents that are in these homes.” Gabriel San Román is a feature writer for TimesOC. He previously worked at OC Weekly – as a reporter, podcast producer and columnist – until the newspaper’s closing in late 2019. In 2023, San Román was part of the breaking news reporting team that was a Pulitzer finalist for its coverage of the Lunar New Year mass shooting in Monterey Park. He may or may not be the tallest Mexican in O.C. TimesOC Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map 2025 at 1:17 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A boy accused of fatally stabbing a man in the victim's Mission Viejo apartment on Wednesday was arrested on suspicion of murder the Orange County Sheriff's Department said Thursday CA — A boy accused of fatally stabbing a man in the victim's Mission Viejo apartment on Wednesday was arrested on suspicion of murder the Orange County Sheriff's Department said Thursday Sheriff's deputies were dispatched around 2 p.m Wednesday to the 27000 block of Camden after a woman found her brother bleeding on the couch The victim was identified as Cristopher Bahenabaylon Deputies detained a person of interest at the scene He was later identified as a boy who lived in the same apartment complex as the victim He was booked into Orange County Juvenile Hall His name and age was not released as a result of the ongoing investigation No further information was immediately available Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Enjoy an enchanting evening of music on Wednesday April 16 when string musicians from Pacific Symphony perform classical selections in the glow of hundreds of candles Taking place from 7 to 8 pm, the concert is part of the "Subterranean Soundscapes" event series featuring live music and entertainment in the acoustically rich Jeronimo Tunnel This concert is open to all ages and no registration is required Beverages and light refreshments will be available for purchase The Jeronimo Tunnel is located near the intersection of Jeronimo and Arbolitos Street parking will be reserved on Jeronimo near the tunnel Attendees are also welcome to embrace the unique setting of the tunnel by strolling along the Oso Creek Trail to the venue Park conveniently at any of the nearby access points to the trail and wander under the stars and join us for an unforgettable night of music This press release was produced by the City of Mission Viejo The views expressed here are the author’s own This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Print The lights are on and the stores are open but it’s quiet — not a soul in sight — as if people had only enough time to flee whatever befell this place A faint smell of sewage drifts through the air The lower levels of the parking garage are sterile and lifeless — a liminal space of flickering lights and zero cars But it’s not a scene from the post-apocalypse the loneliest living mall in Southern California Empty parking spaces at the Kaleidoscope Mall in Mission Viejo Chun/Los Angeles Times) But there aren’t many places like Kaleidoscope which never quite found its footing over the course of 27 years but has refused to die no more than a handful of people wander through the 243,000-square-foot complex on Crown Valley Parkway Some are moviegoers heading to the Regal Theater attached to the mall Most are employees heading to staff empty shops and restaurants that likely won’t see a customer for hours said she used to visit the complex when she was younger as she strolls through Kaleidoscope’s Union Market — a food hall-type space with retail restaurants and a bar — she’s not even sure if she’s allowed to be in there A faucet dripped a steady stream of water at a kitchen restaurant Unplayable games sat in the corner: a cornhole set with no bags a ping-pong table with a broken net and a foosball table with a sign asking patrons to bring their own balls said her friends recently visited and told her the place feels abandoned so she stopped by to check it out for herself But as a study of entropy and deterioration Kaleidoscope sports a 2.3 average rating on Yelp and hasn’t received a positive review since last summer — and that review was only for the movie theater The whole place needs to be bulldozed,” wrote Theresa H “There is an absolutely horrid smell throughout the parking garage,” wrote Paige R. adding that she “threw up from how much I was gagging.” Empty dining tables at the Kaleidoscope Mall in Mission Viejo. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times) Kaleidoscope was built for $55 million in 1998, and in the decades since, it has suffered a plague of problems caused by both design and execution A confusing parking garage pushed away potential visitors and its cloistered design failed to advertise the businesses inside to the droves of cars driving down I-5 By the mid-2000s, at least four people had been injured or trapped by its elevators and escalators, including a boy whose foot was mangled after it was sucked into the mechanical stairs, according to the Orange County Register state inspectors shut down half of the complex’s escalators for not having valid permits due to braking problems broken equipment and fluid leaks leading to injuries Westport Capital Partners bought the property in 2010 for $22 million and tried to shake things up by adding the 28,000-square-foot Union Market but occupancy hovered at roughly 50% by the time they sold it for $33.5 million in 2023 Continuum could not be reached for comment Business Dental offices and other wellness tenants are now prominent in many shopping centers Kaleidoscope has plenty of tenants these days Buffalo Wild Wings and several entertainment venues including a rage room Bartenders and waitresses staffed the Buffalo Wild Wings The Mattress Firm was empty as well; its front door added to the eeriness donning a handwritten sign that said “Sparkletts — Do not leave anymore water — I stopped service.” It’s the structural version of the uncanny valley effect “Things get a little busier on the weekends but not much,” said a restaurant staffer who asked to remain anonymous to not affect their job The staffer said weekday shifts are a breeze because only a handful of people show up “I’ve had shifts where we don’t have a single person come in,” they said Union Market at the Kaleidoscope Mall in Mission Viejo Chun / Los Angeles Times) Mall management appears to have a few ideas up its sleeve A vacant space currently houses plans for a 36,000-square-foot creative office space Another vacancy has been converted into a pop-up roller rink taking advantage of the concrete floors and minimal setup The mall’s website advertises cornhole on Tuesday nights and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Its social media advertises holiday events such as a Christmas tree lighting and an upcoming Easter garden party in April But for now, it can’t quite shake its past. None of the four escalators in the central courtyard were working on Tuesday, and some of the elevators took several minutes to arrive. On Yelp, people complained that they’ve seen elderly and disabled people using canes and walkers to climb the broken escalators. Last year, a man died on the roof of the mall, according to Mission Viejo police “I like coming here during the day because it feels like every public place is crowded in Southern California except for this one,” said Kim Patterson who works nearby and occasionally stops in during her lunch break “It’s like going camping in the woods all by yourself The peace and quiet sounds so great in theory it’d be nice to maybe have a few people around.” But if Continuum chooses to stay the course and forge ahead as a mall, it could perhaps learn from the dorm room-esque celebrity inspirational quote posters that serve as art in Kaleidoscope. Bruce Lee, Dolly Parton and Madonna all make an appearance, but President Barack Obama’s poster is perhaps the most fitting. You can’t let your failures define you. You have to let your failures teach you. Jack Flemming covers real estate for the Los Angeles Times. He was raised in St. Louis and studied journalism at the University of Missouri. Before joining The Times as an intern in 2017, he wrote for the Columbia Missourian and Politico Europe. California Politics Climate & Environment 2025 at 12:41 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A south Orange County hospital was named among the top maternity hospitals in the nation after MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center announced that it's been named one of Newsweek's 2025 "America's Best Maternity Hospitals" for the third year in a row CA — A south Orange County hospital was named among the top maternity hospitals in the nation after MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center announced that it's been named one of Newsweek's 2025 "America's Best Maternity Hospitals" for the third year in a row "We are deeply honored to be recognized by Newsweek," Director Christine Huff said "We pride ourselves in providing the highest level of care for expectant mothers and their babies ensuring the best possible outcomes for our community." The annual ranking awards the leading hospitals for maternity care in the U.S patient experience surveys and a nationwide online survey Saddleback Medical Center's commitment to best practices —driven by research and outcomes—sets it apart in Orange County The hospital's cesarean birth rate for first-time low-risk mothers mothers is 23.2 percent lower than national and state targets "Our hospital offers a range of quality services including being the only hospital to offer a maternity concierge to every patient—not just patients who are high risk—a 24/7 advice nurse phone line "We have an on-site level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to address high-risk pregnancies and emergencies; along with our Obstetric Emergency Department." To see the full ranking, visit Newsweek's website. Dan February 25, 2025Citrus, Huanglongbing (HLB) The USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service added 85 square miles 2025 at 4:58 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting a recycling event Saturday April 26 in commemoration of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Mission Viejo old or expired prescription medication taking up space in your medicine cabinet The Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting a recycling event Saturday April 26 in commemoration of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and residents are encouraged to stop by and dispose of their unused medication along with the Orange County Sheriff's Department convenient and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs the Orange County Sheriff's Department said in a statement While unused or expired prescriptions will be accepted residents can drop off old or expired medication at the following locations: All National Drug Day events take place on Saturday For the full list of drop-off sites, visit the Orange County Sheriff's Department's website. 2025 at 4:02 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Police activity was reported near a Mission Viejo neighborhood Wednesday afternoon CA —Orange County sheriff's deputies were investigating the death of a man in Mission Viejo Wednesday to Felipe Road and Camden regarding a man in his 20s who was bleeding according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department The victim was pronounced dead at the scene Deputies detained a person of interest and were questioning that person Wednesday afternoon 2025 at 12:44 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A woman was injured in a house fire late Tuesday morning CA — A woman was injured in a house fire late Tuesday morning Tuesday on Las Nieves in the City of Mission Viejo firefighters simultaneously worked to quell the flames while performing a search for any residents or pets trapped inside She was taken to a local hospital after being treated by firefighter paramedics and her condition was not known The blaze was knocked down in 24 minutes and no other homes were damaged a bystander was apparently using a garden hose to try to douse the flames prior to their arrival The cause of the fire is under investigation No further information was immediately known 2025 at 2:18 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A pair of storm systems are expected to dump rain on Southern California beginning Tuesday again raising fears of possible debris or mud flows in recent burn areas CA — A pair of storm systems are expected to dump rain on Southern California beginning Tuesday The first system is scheduled to arrive sometime Tuesday evening although the brunt of the rain from that storm is expected to fall in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties A second storm system is projected to drop more rain from Thursday afternoon into Friday morning Although rainfall totals were still being calculated forecasters estimated that most areas would see a quarter-inch to an inch from that system with as much as 2 inches falling in favored hills and mountains "This will generally be a beneficial rain for the region," according to the NWS "Snow levels will be very high and above any major roads The risk for burn scar debris flows is very small Flooding impacts should be minor and confined to localized roads and clogged storm drains especially off the Central Coast and in the mountains forecasters predicted rain across Orange County with temperatures in the low-60s to high-50s residents can expect cloud coverage with a 50 percent chance of rain residents can expect more rain and cool weather with winds blowing up to 10 miles per hour The rain will continue into Friday and Friday night City News Service contributed to this report Print On a frigid Friday night for high school playoff football in Southern California defensive end Elijah Riley of Corona Centennial made a play to assert how much he and his teammates wanted to defeat unbeaten Mission Viejo Using all-out pursuit and with no concern for his body he went airborne at the 30-yard line like he was Superman and landed on the ballcarrier from behind It was Centennial’s defense delivering at decisive moments in a 25-20 victory sending the Huskies (9-2) into a Southern Section Division 1 semifinal rematch at home against unbeaten Mater Dei On fourth down from the two, Corona Centennial defense gets the stop with 4:51 left. pic.twitter.com/9Mc0cklb57 The most important stop for Centennial came when Mission Viejo had fourth and goal from the two-yard line with 4:51 left Quarterback Drai Trudeau tried to escape the pocket but Centennial’s Jonathan McKinley applied the pressure The ball ended up in the hands of Fifita Moore for an interception Soon Malachi Roby broke loose for a 47-yard run on third down to clinch the victory Malachi Robey breaks loose for first down with 1:48 left. pic.twitter.com/cv42cRZfuq “They came through all night,” Centennial coach Matt Logan said of his defense while wearing his customary shorts despite temperatures in the 50s Roby rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns who was held out of the regular-season finale to make sure he was healthy He completed 18 of 25 passes for 236 yards and one touchdown and also made big plays running the ball He didn’t get to play against the Monarchs in a season-opening 42-25 loss He knows many of the Mater Dei players from passing competitions Malachi Roby (3) celebrates for Corona Centennial He had 187 yards rushing and two touchdowns in win over Mission Viejo (Craig Weston) “We’re coming back for revenge,” he said Centennial’s offense received strong blocking from its line and effective performances from Longstreet and Roby to open a 19-10 halftime lead Roby had touchdown runs of one yard and 25 yards Longstreet completed a 45-yard touchdown pass to Cory Butler after Mission Viejo failed on an onside kick late in the half Malachi Roby breaks loose for Centennial. pic.twitter.com/qgfl29Cdsa The Diablos’ two-quarterback rotation of Luke Fahey and Trudeau was not clicking There was no rushing attack and a couple of snaps from center put the quarterbacks in awkward positions Receivers Vance Spafford and Dijon Lee made a couple of big catches Mission Viejo was fortunate it didn’t trail by a wider margin because Lee recovered a Centennial fumble at the Diablos’ 14 Mission Viejo took the lead in the third quarter with a 47-yard touchdown catch by Cash Semonza from Fahey But Longstreet came back with a 10-yard touchdown run for a 25-20 lead near the end of the third quarter It’s freezing. It could be snowing and Corona Centennial coach Matt Logan would be wearing shorts. Photo by Craig Weston. pic.twitter.com/XISIFY9Ywt Butler was a big spark on offense for Centennial Spafford had nine catches for 121 yards for Misison Viejo The Diablos’ two quarterbacks combined for 362 yards passing Now Logan has to figure out how to beat a Mater Dei team that just doesn’t look beatable Tackle umpire. pic.twitter.com/MPowLN9riC Eric Sondheimer is the prep sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He has been honored seven times by the California Prep Sportswriters Assn. for best prep sports column. High School Sports 2025A 50-year-old man Mission Viejo man was arrested after sheriff's deputies found an array of illegal narcotics (KABC) -- A 50-year-old man Mission Viejo man was arrested after sheriff's deputies found an array of illegal narcotics Blair Brockman was taken into custody and booked on 14 charges related to the guns and drugs seized the Orange County Sheriff's Department announced Friday "Deputies initiated an investigation that led to a search of the residence where an array of illicit items multiple unregistered firearms (ghost guns) and evidence indicative of drug sales," the agency said in a social media post Photos released by the Sheriff's Department showed the seized mushrooms two transparent cases filled with assorted pills and more than a dozen handguns and shotguns 2025 at 12:01 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued a proclamation in Mission Viejo this week stating that the agency will be actively surveying and treating areas impacted by a deadly citrus tree disease threatening the region's iconic fruit CA — The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued a proclamation in Mission Viejo this week stating that the agency will be actively surveying and treating areas impacted by a deadly citrus tree disease threatening the region's iconic fruit The proclamation comes soon after a quarantine was issued throughout parts of the region — including parts of Mission Viejo there is no cure and once a citrus tree is infected it will die," City Spokesperson Kelly Tokarski told Patch "The deadly citrus tree disease is one of the biggest threats to California citrus." residents of affected properties will be invited to a public meeting or contacted directly from California Department of Food and Agriculture staff Residents can find the full emergency proclamation on the department's website Maps for Treatment Area 1, which includes portions of Mission Viejo, are available through this link Additional details, resources and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the CDFA’s site Residents can sign up to receive email updates from the CDFA about the issue and call the pest hotline with questions at 800-491-1899 2025 at 1:23 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The biggest storm to hit Southern California this year drenched Mission Viejo and Orange County this week CA — The biggest storm to hit Southern California this year drenched Mission Viejo and Orange County this week Mission Viejo got a total of 3.15 inches of rain according to OC Public Works Most of Orange County’s coastline saw between 1 and 3 inches of rain during the storm this week Coto de Caza and Upper Silverado Canyon saw between 5 to 6 inches Mount San Antonio in the San Gabriel Mountains logged the most rain in the county The Eaton fire burn scar area saw around 4 inches of rain and the Palisades fire burn scar area saw around 2 inches Most of OC’s coastline saw between 1 and 5 inches of rain during the storm this week John Wayne Airport saw 1.24 inches of rain while the Santa Ana Mountains saw between 2 to 8 inches Coto de Caza logged the most amount of rain of the Orange County coastal areas The airport fire burn scar area saw nearly 3 inches of rain The recent storm brought a variety of dramatic weather conditions throughout the county including a major mudslide that swept up an SUV into the ocean and a collapsed roof at a Smart & Final in Azusa including evacuations in OC canyon communities due to possibilities of heavy debris flow The City is partnering with Waste Management to host a free drive-through E-Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday March 29 from 9 to 11 am in the City Hall parking lot This event will provide residents with a free safe and convenient way to properly dispose of hazardous items Proof of residency will be required with a valid identification card and residents must remain in their vehicle at all times No business waste or walk-ups will be permitted There is a limit of 125 pounds or 15 gallons per vehicle and each container must not exceed 5 gallons Hazardous waste are products that are flammable These products are dangerous to the public and the environment and must be disposed of properly It is illegal to dump hazardous waste in a trash container For more information, email greenmv@cityofmissionviejo.org handcrafted items at the Springtime in Paris Boutique on Saturday Shop an assortment of items perfect for Easter Hosted by the Mission Viejo Activities Committee this daylong amazing shopping experience is from 8 am to 4 pm at 24932 Veterans Way Indulge in peach Bellinis while enjoying live entertainment Delectable food and beverages will be available for purchase Parking and admission are free. For more information, contact 949-830-7066 or visit mvactivities.com 2025 at 2:11 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}South Orange County Realtor Inés Negrete — in partnership with OC Shredding — is hosting a shredding event open to members of the Mission Viejo community on Saturday sensitive documents taking up space in your desk South Orange County Realtor Inés Negrete — in partnership with OC Shredding — is hosting a shredding event open to members of the Mission Viejo community on Saturday Residents are encouraged to bring sensitive documents such as canceled checks old tax records and other personal papers to be securely destroyed on-site Residents who join in on the event will also be treated to complimentary coffee and pastries Documents must be free of notebooks and binding staples and paperclips are okay to drop off The community shred event takes place from 9 a.m 2025 at 2:37 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}After rain and gloomy weather passed over Orange County roadways and neighborhoods for the start of March CA — After rain and gloomy weather passed over Orange County roadways and neighborhoods for the start of March most Orange County cities saw between .59 inches to 1.54 inches of rain over the last three days Orange County mountain communities saw the most rain with Leach Dickey Canyon reaching 1.97 inches of rain and Holy Jim Canyon reported 1.52 inches of rain Coto de Caza saw a notable downpour with 1.57 inches of rain over the last three days Here's a look at rainfall counts across Orange County over the last five days: For more information on rainfall totals across the county, visit OC Public Works' website. 2025 at 4:49 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}LA28 unveiled its updated venue plan for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games Tuesday CA — LA28 unveiled its updated venue plan for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games Tuesday announced the venue plan for most events after it was approved last week by the International Olympic Committee Executive Board Orange County will host indoor volleyball at Anaheim's Honda Center and surfing will take place at Trestles Beach in San Clemente Santa Anita Park is formally slated to hold equestrian events The event was previously planned for Temecula's Galway Downs Preliminary matches for boxing will be held in the Peacock Theater with the finals taking place at the Crypto.com Arena The arena will also host artistic gymnastics which were initially planned for the Kia Forum in Inglewood Rhythmic gymnastics will take place at USC's Galen Center Baseball will make its Olympic return at Dodger Stadium Venice Beach will serve as the new home for the triathlon Venice will also be the official starting location for the marathon and cycling road courses LA28 is expected to confirm and announce the courses and finishes for both these events at a later date In an Olympic-first for the San Fernando Valley LA28 added 3x3 basketball and modern pentathlon to competitions slated for the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area alongside BMX and skateboarding "We've promised the world an incredible Olympic Games and today we're proud to share the plan that will make it happen," LA28 Chief Executive Officer Reynold Hoover said in a statement and every venue selected for the 2028 Games will provide athletes and fans the best possible experience," Hoover added "The 2028 Olympic venue plan invites communities from across the region to celebrate the Games coming to their backyard with the most exciting sports staged at some of the world's top-tier existing stadiums and arenas famous beaches and purpose-built temporary structures." Five new sports being held during the 2028 Games had their venues set as well Squash will make its debut in the San Fernando Valley at the Universal Studio lot Cricket will be held at the fairgrounds in Pomona which will make its first appearance since 2008 The city of Long beach will host 11 events showcasing beach volleyball at Alamitos Beach after talks broke down between Santa Monica and LA28 Coastal rowing will make its first Olympic appearance at the nearby waterfront Target shooting will take place in the Long Beach Convention Center and sport climbing will be held at the site's parking lot alongside water polo and artistic swimming at a temporary pool Sailing will return to Long Beach's Belmont Shore "Long Beach is now confirmed to serve as a premier waterfront venue for the 2028 Games We are thrilled and honored to have beach volleyball join the list of acclaimed sporting events to be held on our iconic coastline and we are excited to open our doors to the world and showcase the culture diversity and spirit of our community," Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said in a statement "We are proud to share our unique waterfront with athletes and fans from across the globe as we unite to celebrate the power of sport This presents a generational economic opportunity for our city and we look forward to working with LA28 as we continue to prepare for this monumental experience," he added The city of Carson will host archery at Dignity Health Sports Park LA28 is still working to finalize soccer preliminary rounds and mountain biking events Soccer is expected to be held in stadiums across the country with the final rounds slated for the Rose Bowl.All confirmed sports and venues are available at www.la28.org 2025 at 9:42 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Weather officials issued a flood warning for Orange County residents as a seasonal storm brings clouds CA — Weather officials issued a flood warning for Orange County residents as a seasonal storm brings clouds The floor watch advisory will remain in place from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning with the heaviest rainfall expected to occur Thursday night The flood watch advisory affects a portion of Southern California San Bernardino and Riverside County valleys the Inland Empire and Santa Ana Mountains and foothills "An atmospheric river will generate moderate to heavy rainfall Thursday into early Friday with rainfall rates of .30-.50 inches per hour locally up to .75 inches per hour at times on the coastal mountain slopes," the National Weather Service said in a statement Excessive rain may result in flooded rivers streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations Debris flows and landslides will also be possible in and below recent burn scars 2025 at 11:48 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Pigeon's Roller Rink is opening a pop-up in Mission Viejo and skaters of all experience levels were urged to stop by starting Thursday CA — On the hunt for some fun in south Orange County Pigeon's Roller Rink is opening a pop-up in Mission Viejo residents interested in skating can rent roller skates or inline skates classes will be offered for beginnings — safety gear included Those who are interested can either bring their own gear or rent it on-site Pigeon's Roller Rink pop-up opens Thursday For more information on Pigeon's Roller Rink, click here. 2025 at 11:54 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Mission Viejo's Felipe Tennis & Recreation Center earned national recognition after it was ranked the number 32 pickleball facility out of more than 6,000 clubs nationwide CA — Mission Viejo's Felipe Tennis & Recreation Center earned national recognition after it was ranked the number 32 pickleball facility out of more than 6,000 clubs nationwide The achievement was announced as a part of Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating which hosts more than 6,000 pickleball clubs across the country the City of Mission Viejo said in a statement The City of Mission Viejo offers DUPR score entry for its advanced leagues and club tournaments but members can also submit scores and games on their own to receive a ranking City staff members have posted more than 3,447 matches from leagues and tournaments into the system to assist with player ratings and rankings has been extremely popular in Mission Viejo and is dubbed the fastest-growing sport in America If you play at the Felipe Tennis and Recreation Center, you can join the City’s online DUPR club at this link For more information about Mission Viejo’s pickleball, visit this link or contact pickleball@cityofmissionviejo.org Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.