Mission Viejo, Breaking News
BREAKING NEWS
High-Speed Chase Through South Orange County Leads to Arrest
News Summary A 20-year-old was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds over 145 mph. The pursuit began near Tesoro High School following reports of reckless...
Wide Receivers and Tight Ends Spotlighted for Upcoming Football Season
News Summary As the high school football season approaches in Orange County, talented players such as Trent Mosley and Vance Spafford are set to shine. With numerous standout wide receivers...
Top Quarterbacks to Watch in Orange County High School Football
News Summary As the high school football season approaches, Orange County’s top quarterbacks are making headlines. Leading the pack is Luke Fahey from Mission Viejo, who has committed to Ohio...
California Man Arrested for $2 Million Romance Scam
News Summary Christopher Earl Lloyd was arrested for allegedly defrauding victims of over $2 million through romance scams on dating apps. The 39-year-old man’s indictment includes 14 counts, with allegations...
Huntington Beach Man Sentenced for Ex-Girlfriend’s Murder
News Summary A Huntington Beach man has been sentenced to 26 years to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Laura Sardinha. The conviction stemmed from a violent...
California Man Arrested for $2 Million Romance Scam
News Summary Christopher Earl Lloyd, a 39-year-old from California, has been arrested for his involvement in a romance scam that defrauded victims out of over $2 million. Using dating apps...
Coble Family Faces New Tragedy with Mother’s Brain Cancer
News Summary The Coble family, who endured the heartbreaking loss of their three children in a tragic accident sixteen years ago, is facing new adversity. Lori Coble has been diagnosed...
Irvine Man Arrested for Alleged Hate Crime During Road Rage Incident
News Summary An Irvine resident, Robert Leon Tackett, has been arrested for multiple charges including aggravated assault and committing a hate crime against a Hispanic garbage truck driver during a...
Armed Robbery and Shooting Incident in Pasadena Leads to Arrests
News Summary Two Orange County residents have been arrested in Mission Viejo for their alleged involvement in an armed robbery and shooting incident that occurred in Pasadena. The suspects allegedly...
Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested in Pasadena
News Summary Two suspects, Marissa Monique Sanchez and Roman Isael Salgado, have been arrested in connection with a violent armed robbery and shooting in Pasadena. The incident took place when...
POLITICS
High-Speed Chase Through South Orange County Leads to Arrest
News Summary A 20-year-old was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds over 145 mph. The pursuit began near Tesoro High School following reports of reckless...
California Man Arrested for $2 Million Romance Scam
News Summary Christopher Earl Lloyd was arrested for allegedly defrauding victims of over $2 million through romance scams on dating apps. The 39-year-old man’s indictment includes 14 counts, with allegations...
Irvine Man Arrested for Alleged Hate Crime During Road Rage Incident
News Summary An Irvine resident, Robert Leon Tackett, has been arrested for multiple charges including aggravated assault and committing a hate crime against a Hispanic garbage truck driver during a...
Armed Robbery and Shooting Incident in Pasadena Leads to Arrests
News Summary Two Orange County residents have been arrested in Mission Viejo for their alleged involvement in an armed robbery and shooting incident that occurred in Pasadena. The suspects allegedly...
Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested in Pasadena
News Summary Two suspects, Marissa Monique Sanchez and Roman Isael Salgado, have been arrested in connection with a violent armed robbery and shooting in Pasadena. The incident took place when...
Couple Charged with Armed Theft and Attempted Murder in Pasadena
News Summary An Orange County couple has been arrested and charged with armed theft and attempted murder after a shooting incident during a robbery in Pasadena. Marissa Monique Sanchez and...
Laguna Woods Protests Republican Club Event with Convicted Insurrectionist
News Summary Community members in Laguna Woods protested against a Republican Club event featuring Jeffrey Scott Brown, a convicted participant in the January 6 Capitol riot. The protest aimed to...
Celebrating the Life of Gloria Jean Selzer
News Summary Gloria Jean Selzer, a beloved matriarch and culinary enthusiast, passed away at the age of 92, surrounded by her family. Her legacy lives on through cherished family memories...
Laguna Beach Launches DUI Notification System
News Summary Laguna Beach has initiated a new DUI Notification System to combat impaired driving, particularly during peak tourist seasons. With around 6.5 million annual visitors, the city has the...
Joy Taylor Exits Fox Sports Amid Restructuring
News Summary Joy Taylor has officially left Fox Sports following a major restructuring that includes the cancellation of her show ‘Speak’ and other morning programs. The decision is part of...
CRIME
High-Speed Chase Through South Orange County Leads to Arrest
News Summary A 20-year-old was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds over 145 mph. The pursuit began near Tesoro High School following reports of reckless...
California Man Arrested for $2 Million Romance Scam
News Summary Christopher Earl Lloyd was arrested for allegedly defrauding victims of over $2 million through romance scams on dating apps. The 39-year-old man’s indictment includes 14 counts, with allegations...
Huntington Beach Man Sentenced for Ex-Girlfriend’s Murder
News Summary A Huntington Beach man has been sentenced to 26 years to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Laura Sardinha. The conviction stemmed from a violent...
California Man Arrested for $2 Million Romance Scam
News Summary Christopher Earl Lloyd, a 39-year-old from California, has been arrested for his involvement in a romance scam that defrauded victims out of over $2 million. Using dating apps...
Irvine Man Arrested for Alleged Hate Crime During Road Rage Incident
News Summary An Irvine resident, Robert Leon Tackett, has been arrested for multiple charges including aggravated assault and committing a hate crime against a Hispanic garbage truck driver during a...
Armed Robbery and Shooting Incident in Pasadena Leads to Arrests
News Summary Two Orange County residents have been arrested in Mission Viejo for their alleged involvement in an armed robbery and shooting incident that occurred in Pasadena. The suspects allegedly...
ECONOMY
Celebrating the Life of Gloria Jean Selzer
News Summary Gloria Jean Selzer, a beloved matriarch and culinary enthusiast, passed away at the age of 92, surrounded by her family. Her legacy lives on through cherished family memories...
Retiree Chooses Life Aboard a Cruise Ship for Retirement
News Summary A 77-year-old retiree from Laguna Woods has decided to permanently live on the cruise ship Villa Vie, fulfilling her dream of a maritime lifestyle. Sharon Lane, after her...
Joy Taylor Exits Fox Sports Amid Restructuring
News Summary Joy Taylor has officially left Fox Sports following a major restructuring that includes the cancellation of her show ‘Speak’ and other morning programs. The decision is part of...
Luke Fahey Commits to Ohio State Buckeyes
News Summary Four-star quarterback Luke Fahey from Mission Viejo, California, has committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes for the 2026 recruiting class. Ranked No. 356 overall and No. 24 among...
California High School Football Recruitment Heats Up
News Summary As California’s high school football recruitment evolves, top prospects like Robert McDaniel and Dijon Lee are making headlines. With notable commitments and rising rankings in the Class of...
Vance Spafford Commits to Miami, Flips from Georgia
News Summary Four-star wide receiver Vance Spafford has switched his commitment from the University of Georgia to the University of Miami. Coming from Mission Viejo, California, Spafford’s decision enhances Miami’s...
Four-Star Wide Receiver Vance Spafford Commits to Miami
News Summary Four-star wide receiver Vance Spafford has switched his commitment from the University of Georgia to the University of Miami for the 2026 recruitment class. Spafford, who confirmed his...
Ohio State Football Offers Scholarship to QB Luke Fahey
News Summary Ohio State football has offered a scholarship to four-star quarterback Luke Fahey from California after his visit to Columbus. This significant offer positions the Buckeyes favorably in Fahey’s...
Mansur Mohammed Abahusayn Passes Away at 82
News Summary Mansur Mohammed Abahusayn, a notable Saudi educator and businessman, passed away, leaving behind a legacy in education and agriculture. He greatly influenced practices in Saudi Arabia, notably through...
Indiana Football Secures Commitments from Top Prospects
News Summary Indiana football is actively recruiting for the class of 2026, recently landing commitments from four-star quarterback Luke Fahey and edge rusher Kevontay Hugan. Fahey, who had a standout...
SPORT
Wide Receivers and Tight Ends Spotlighted for Upcoming Football Season
News Summary As the high school football season approaches in Orange County, talented players such as Trent Mosley and Vance Spafford are set to shine. With numerous standout wide receivers...
Top Quarterbacks to Watch in Orange County High School Football
News Summary As the high school football season approaches, Orange County’s top quarterbacks are making headlines. Leading the pack is Luke Fahey from Mission Viejo, who has committed to Ohio...
Mission Viejo Football Team Wins Battle at the Beach Championship
News Summary The Mission Viejo football team secured the championship at the Battle at the Beach passing tournament, triumphing over Mission Hills 23-6. Despite missing several key players due to...
Mater Dei Football Team Wins Legends 7 v 7 Invitational
News Summary Mater Dei’s football team claimed victory at the Legends 7 v 7 Invitational in Long Beach, overcoming an early 0-2 start. The Monarchs defeated Long Beach Poly 12-7...
Brenden Schooler Aims to Make an Impact for the Patriots
News Summary As the New England Patriots head into the 2025 NFL season, safety Brenden Schooler seeks to elevate his role after a standout performance last season. With impressive metrics...
Jake Flores: A Rising Offensive Lineman for UW
News Summary Freshman offensive lineman Jake Flores is aiming to establish himself at the University of Washington during spring football practice. Despite weighing 295 pounds, Flores is determined to showcase...
DISASTERS
Coble Family Faces New Tragedy with Mother’s Brain Cancer
News Summary The Coble family, who endured the heartbreaking loss of their three children in a tragic accident sixteen years ago, is facing new adversity. Lori Coble has been diagnosed...
Rancho Mission Viejo: Two Separate Crashes Lead to Injury and Death
News Summary This week, Rancho Mission Viejo faced two serious vehicle incidents, including a crash that resulted in injury on Tuesday and a fatal accident on Monday. Emergency services responded...
Brush Fire in Laguna Beach Sparks Evacuations
News Summary A brush fire near Rancho Laguna Road and Morningside Drive in Laguna Beach led to evacuations and road closures, affecting hundreds of homes. Firefighters halted the blaze’s progression,...
Laguna Beach Faces Rancho Fire, Residents Evacuated
News Summary A brush fire, known as the Rancho Fire, ignited in Laguna Beach, prompting immediate evacuation orders for several neighborhoods. Fire officials suspect fireworks may have caused the fire,...
Brush Fire Forces Evacuations in Laguna Beach
News Summary A rapidly developing brush fire known as the Rancho fire sparked in Laguna Beach, leading to the evacuation of about 100 homes in the Arch Beach Heights area....
SUV Crashes into Inka Grill in Lake Forest, Injuring Nine
News Summary An SUV collided with Inka Grill in Lake Forest, injuring nine people on July 6. Six individuals were treated on-site, while three were hospitalized. Despite the damage, owner...
Motorcyclist Killed in Mission Viejo Collision
News Summary A 62-year-old woman, Deborah Masako Webb, has been arrested for suspected gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after a tragic collision with a motorcycle in Mission Viejo. The accident...
Mission Viejo Woman Arrested in Fatal Motorcycle Collision
News Summary Deborah Masako Webb, a 62-year-old Mission Viejo resident, has been arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after a fatal collision with a motorcyclist. The incident, which occurred...
Motorcyclist Dies in Suspected DUI Accident in Mission Viejo
News Summary A tragic accident in Mission Viejo led to the death of Anthony Balsamo, a 32-year-old motorcyclist, following a suspected DUI crash. Authorities arrested 62-year-old Deborah Masako Webb, the...
Mission Viejo Man Killed in Possible DUI Motorcycle Crash
News Summary A tragic motorcycle crash in Mission Viejo claimed the life of Anthony Balsamo, a 32-year-old man, who succumbed to his injuries following an accident involving a DUI driver....
HEALTH
Coble Family Faces New Tragedy with Mother’s Brain Cancer
News Summary The Coble family, who endured the heartbreaking loss of their three children in a tragic accident sixteen years ago, is facing new adversity. Lori Coble has been diagnosed...
Retiree Chooses Life Aboard a Cruise Ship for Retirement
News Summary A 77-year-old retiree from Laguna Woods has decided to permanently live on the cruise ship Villa Vie, fulfilling her dream of a maritime lifestyle. Sharon Lane, after her...
Orange County Faces Scorching Heat Spike with Excessive Heat Watch Issued
News Summary Orange County is experiencing a heat spike with an Excessive Heat Watch from the National Weather Service. Inland areas, especially Mission Viejo, may see temperatures in the low-90s....
Mission Viejo Appeals for Support to Save Rescued Puppies
News Summary Mission Viejo is seeking financial help to provide urgent medical care for seven puppies recently rescued from the desert. Transferred to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, all...
USDA Expands Quarantine Zones for Citrus Greening in Southern California
News Summary The USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service has expanded quarantine zones for citrus greening disease in Southern California. The move is a response to new HLB detections in...
Activists Hold Vigil Against Proposed Medicaid Cuts in Anaheim Hills
News Summary A significant number of activists gathered in Anaheim Hills to protest Rep. Young Kim’s recent vote in favor of a budget resolution threatening Medicaid. The vigil highlighted community...
Crackdown on Fentanyl Dealers Intensifies in California
News Summary California law enforcement has intensified efforts against fentanyl dealers, filing 20 criminal cases, including several in Los Angeles County. The OD Justice Task Force, led by the DEA,...
Remembering Mary Elizabeth Turner: A Life of Kindness and Resilience
News Summary Mary Elizabeth Turner, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Mission Viejo after a battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Surrounded by her family, she was...
Centenarian Population Set to Quadruple by 2054
News Summary The global centenarian population has vastly increased over the past 25 years and is projected to reach nearly 4 million by 2054, according to UN projections. Japan and...
Orange County Health Inspectors Order Closures of Five Restaurants
News Summary Orange County has temporarily closed five restaurants due to severe health violations discovered during inspections. The closures, effective from April 2, included notable establishments like The Cellar and...
TECH UPDATES
Logan Redondo Appointed New Director of Performance at UVA
News Summary The University of Virginia has appointed Logan Redondo as the new Director of Professional Performance and Data Analysis for its swimming and diving program. Effective July 10, 2025,...
Tustin Development: Irvine Company Acquires Key Land
News Summary The Irvine Company has acquired 19.4 acres in Tustin Legacy, paving the way for a new 1,336-unit apartment complex near key local attractions. This strategic investment is part...
SCIENCE
Jake Flores: A Rising Offensive Lineman for UW
News Summary Freshman offensive lineman Jake Flores is aiming to establish himself at the University of Washington during spring football practice. Despite weighing 295 pounds, Flores is determined to showcase...
Columbia Women’s Swimming and Diving Program Welcomes New Athletes
News Summary Columbia University’s women’s swimming and diving program adds eight new athletes for the 2025-26 season, including seven swimmers and one diver. This diverse class represents eight states and...
Ohio State University Signs Four-Star Quarterback Luke Fahey
News Summary Ohio State University has gained a notable commitment from Luke Fahey, a four-star quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class. Recognized as the nation’s No. 357 overall prospect, Fahey’s...
Ohio State Football Welcomes Four-Star Quarterback Luke Fahey
News Summary Ohio State University’s football program has secured a commitment from four-star quarterback Luke Fahey, a significant boost for their 2026 recruiting class. Hailing from Mission Viejo, California, Fahey...
Ohio State Football Secures Commitment from Four-Star Quarterback
News Summary Ohio State University’s football program has successfully added four-star quarterback Luke Fahey to its 2026 recruiting class. Hailing from Mission Viejo, California, Fahey chose the Buckeyes over Stanford...
Vance Spafford Flips Commitment to Miami Hurricanes
News Summary Four-star wide receiver Vance Spafford has changed his commitment from the Georgia Bulldogs to the Miami Hurricanes, marking a significant shift in the college football recruiting landscape for...
Mets Secure Dominant Win Over Dodgers
News Summary In a strong performance, the New York Mets triumphed over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a score of 6-1, led by Pete Alonso’s two home runs. Griffin Canning...
Heavyweight Title Controversy: Aspinall and Jones at Odds
News Summary Tom Aspinall is generating buzz in the UFC heavyweight division, hinting at an announcement on his title aspirations while Jon Jones faces scrutiny for his inactivity. Fans express...
