Mission Viejo http://voiceofoc.org/category/regions/south-county/mission-viejo/ Orange County's Nonprofit Newsroom Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:02:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-VoiceofOC.icon_.EXTRASMALL-32x32.png Mission Viejo http://voiceofoc.org/category/regions/south-county/mission-viejo/ 32 32 128151149 South OC Loses Laguna Hills DMV https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/south-oc-loses-laguna-hills-dmv/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202812

The office closes permanently next week, leaving Orange County residents with only five DMV locations — the lowest ratio in SoCal.

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The office closes permanently next week, leaving Orange County residents with only five DMV locations — the lowest ratio in SoCal.

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]]> 3202812 These Pets at Mission Viejo’s Animal Shelter Are Looking for a Home https://voiceofoc.org/2024/08/these-pets-at-mission-viejos-animal-shelter-are-looking-for-a-home/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3201006

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center serves five south Orange County cities with 12 dogs and 15 cats currently available for adoption.

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The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center serves five south Orange County cities with 12 dogs and 15 cats currently available for adoption.

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]]> 3201006 Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC https://voiceofoc.org/2024/08/free-things-to-do-this-weekend-across-oc-26/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3200557

Nature journaling, children’s events and scenic hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.

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Nature journaling, children’s events and scenic hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.

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]]> 3200557 Mission Viejo Council Rejects DMV Branch After Resident Complaints Over Safety https://voiceofoc.org/2024/06/mission-viejo-council-rejects-dmv-branch-after-resident-complaints-over-safety/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3198136

The Mission Viejo City Council voted against opening a DMV branch in a local shopping center after resident concerns about student drivers causing accidents and increased traffic in already busy areas.

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The Mission Viejo City Council voted against opening a DMV branch in a local shopping center after resident concerns about student drivers causing accidents and increased traffic in already busy areas.

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]]> 3198136 Mission Viejo Considers Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Theater https://voiceofoc.org/2024/04/mission-viejo-considers-creating-a-multi-million-dollar-theater/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:11:07 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3195759

The city is in the early stages of considering how to afford a 300-seat performing arts theater. Preliminary data estimates it would cost around $8 to $12 million to create the theater, but that’s not including costs to purchase a new building.

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The city is in the early stages of considering how to afford a 300-seat performing arts theater. Preliminary data estimates it would cost around $8 to $12 million to create the theater, but that’s not including costs to purchase a new building.

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]]> 3195759 Mission Viejo Looks to Extend Hotels Taxes to Short-Term Rentals https://voiceofoc.org/2024/01/mission-viejo-looks-to-extend-hotels-taxes-to-short-term-rentals/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3192344

The Mission Viejo City Council is adding clarifying language to the city code describing that short-term rentals like Airbnb are also required to pay hotel taxes.

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The Mission Viejo City Council is adding clarifying language to the city code describing that short-term rentals like Airbnb are also required to pay hotel taxes.

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]]> 3192344 Eastern OC Supervisors Election Could Get Decided in March Primary https://voiceofoc.org/2024/01/eastern-oc-supervisors-election-could-get-decided-in-march-primary/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3192373

With only two candidates running in the district, whoever wins the majority of the votes won’t have to face any opponent in a runoff election this November.

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With only two candidates running in the district, whoever wins the majority of the votes won’t have to face any opponent in a runoff election this November.

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]]> 3192373 Some South OC Residents’ Water Rates Double https://voiceofoc.org/2023/10/some-south-oc-residents-water-rates-double/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3186940 Trabuco Canyon Water District's office.

The Trabuco Canyon Water District says the spike was needed to help keep up maintenance on their equipment, while residents questioned why officials couldn’t reign in expenses.

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The Trabuco Canyon Water District says the spike was needed to help keep up maintenance on their equipment, while residents questioned why officials couldn’t reign in expenses.

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]]> 3186940 Mission Viejo Redevelopment Overhaul Could be $20 Million More Than Estimated https://voiceofoc.org/2023/10/mission-viejo-redevelopment-overhaul-could-be-20-million-more-than-estimated/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3186877

The entire project is estimated to last several years of construction, span 200 acres and cost over $67 million.

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The entire project is estimated to last several years of construction, span 200 acres and cost over $67 million.

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]]> 3186877 Largest Orange County School District Rejects Parental Notification Policy https://voiceofoc.org/2023/10/largest-orange-county-school-district-rejects-parental-notification-policy/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3186642

Capistrano Unified School District voted against approving a notification policy that would have informed parents more often about their children’s mental health — which could’ve included LGBTQ+ students.

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Capistrano Unified School District voted against approving a notification policy that would have informed parents more often about their children’s mental health — which could’ve included LGBTQ+ students.

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]]> 3186642 OC Judge Orders Mission Viejo to Pay $700,000 in Fees After Term Limit Lawsuits https://voiceofoc.org/2023/10/oc-judge-orders-mission-viejo-to-pay-700000-in-fees-after-term-limit-lawsuits/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3186113

After two lawsuits claimed the city council members illegally extended their terms, a judge has now ordered the city to pay just over $715,000 in attorney’s fees and other costs.

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After two lawsuits claimed the city council members illegally extended their terms, a judge has now ordered the city to pay just over $715,000 in attorney’s fees and other costs.

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]]> 3186113 Mission Viejo Increases Subsidy for Swim Team Facilities https://voiceofoc.org/2023/09/mission-viejo-increases-subsidy-for-swim-team-facilities/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3185356

The council voted to reshuffle what the city is paying for, increasing the cost by about $20,000 for a total yearly amount of roughly $390,000.

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The council voted to reshuffle what the city is paying for, increasing the cost by about $20,000 for a total yearly amount of roughly $390,000.

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]]> 3185356 Mission Viejo Rejects Proposal to Create Professional Cricket Fields https://voiceofoc.org/2023/08/mission-viejo-rejects-proposal-to-create-professional-cricket-fields/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3183844

The council voted against the item due to concerns that it would take away space for youth soccer and arts in the city.

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The council voted against the item due to concerns that it would take away space for youth soccer and arts in the city.

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]]> 3183844 Does Mission Viejo Need Two Dozen New Pickleball Courts? https://voiceofoc.org/2023/07/does-mission-viejo-need-two-dozen-new-pickleball-courts/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3182187

A four-level parking structure proposal in Mission Viejo could include 28 pickleball courts on the top floor, which could boost the overall cost.

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A four-level parking structure proposal in Mission Viejo could include 28 pickleball courts on the top floor, which could boost the overall cost.

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]]> 3182187 The Deepest and Darkest Pockets At Your Local City Hall https://voiceofoc.org/2023/05/the-deepest-and-darkest-pockets-at-your-local-city-hall/ Thu, 04 May 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3171555

Orange County city managers can oftentimes approve contracts without little to no public oversight, with the limits ranging from city to city but reaching as high as $200,000.

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Orange County city managers can oftentimes approve contracts without little to no public oversight, with the limits ranging from city to city but reaching as high as $200,000.

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]]> 3171555 Mission Viejo’s $12 Million Redevelopment Effort Raises Cost and Transparency Concerns https://voiceofoc.org/2023/03/mission-viejos-12-million-redevelopment-effort-raises-cost-and-transparency-concerns/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3170184

Officials are spending $12 million to get a new building for city staff and vehicles, along with plans to build some bridges and trails near city hall. But some question the transparency of the plans.

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Officials are spending $12 million to get a new building for city staff and vehicles, along with plans to build some bridges and trails near city hall. But some question the transparency of the plans.

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]]> 3170184 City Officials Across Orange County Are Taking a Stand Against Iran’s Violent Regime https://voiceofoc.org/2023/02/city-officials-across-orange-county-are-taking-a-stand-against-irans-violent-regime/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3168617

City council members in 13 OC cities have declared support of the Iranian American community as protests against the government and its morality police continue in Iran.

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City council members in 13 OC cities have declared support of the Iranian American community as protests against the government and its morality police continue in Iran.

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]]> 3168617 Mission Viejo Scraps Term Limits And Anti-Nepotism Proposal for City Commissions https://voiceofoc.org/2023/02/mission-viejo-scraps-term-limits-and-anti-nepotism-proposal-for-city-commissions/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3168105

The Mission Viejo City Council is set to remove term limits for all city commissioners after the ordinance’s second reading later this month.

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The Mission Viejo City Council is set to remove term limits for all city commissioners after the ordinance’s second reading later this month.

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]]> 3168105 Orange County Cities Struggle To Handle Electric Bike Regulations https://voiceofoc.org/2022/12/orange-county-cities-struggle-to-handle-electric-bike-regulations/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3166580

While e-bikes have exploded in popularity over the past three years, local lawmakers are racing to keep up with managing the local impacts of the ever growing market.

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While e-bikes have exploded in popularity over the past three years, local lawmakers are racing to keep up with managing the local impacts of the ever growing market.

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]]> 3166580 Mission Viejo City Council Gets New Members For the First Time in Six Years  https://voiceofoc.org/2022/11/mission-viejo-city-council-gets-new-members-for-the-first-time-in-six-years/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3165577

While the majority of the new council is poised to be returning council members, longtime Councilmen Ed Sachs and Greg Raths appear to be on their way out of office.

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While the majority of the new council is poised to be returning council members, longtime Councilmen Ed Sachs and Greg Raths appear to be on their way out of office.

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