Mission Viejo native Mark Sanchez left no doubt about his ability to lead the USC Trojans when USC trounced Virginia, 52-17, on Saturday.
Sanchez, who dislocated his kneecap on August 8, missed practice after the injury and stood to lose his starting role if it hadn’t healed before the opener. He showed no physical limitations in completing 26 of 35 [...]
Archive for August, 2008
MV’s Sanchez Takes Control Of Trojans
Posted in People, Sports, tagged Mark Sanchez on August 31, 2008 | 4 Comments »
New Needle Disposal Law Effective Monday
Posted in Crime & Public Safety, Utilities & Resident Services on August 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Fines of up to $10,000 can be levied effective Monday for improper disposal of hypodermic needles (“sharps”) in trash or public places. Mission Viejo has a program with Waste Management for complying with the new state law. The Company will provide Disposal by Mail containers upon request. Call Waste Management at 877-927-8363 to find out how [...]
Mission Viejo Wins in Hawaii, 48-21
Posted in Schools, Sports, tagged Baldwin High Bears, Maui Football Game, Mission Viejo High School Diablos Football Team on August 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Last night the MVHS Diablos defeated Baldwin High School 48-21 on the island of Maui. The game had been highly anticipated by islanders because of the strong ranking of this year’s MV team.
The Diablos were ranked 6th in the West and 40th nationally. The Baldwin Bears were ranked 6th among Hawaiian football teams [...]
Letter: Glimpse Into MV Future
Posted in City Aestheics, Crime & Public Safety, Letters to Editor, Re-Branding & Mixed Use, Traffic & Transportation, tagged Allan Pilger, Mixed Use Urbanization on August 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Mission Viejo residents can get a glimpse into their potential future from an LA Times article about a mixed-use development in Fullerton. It is similar to the City of Mission Viejo’s vision for the shopping centers at LaPaz and Marguerite, and perhaps outlying centers as well. Mixing high-density residential and retail works in LA, but it’s [...]
‘08 Election: Dirty Politics By MacLean Behind Lonsinger Challenge
Posted in Politics, tagged Lance Maclean, Neil Lonsinger on August 28, 2008 | 3 Comments »
On August 21 the City of Mission Viejo filed a court petition alleging two sentences in Neil Lonsinger’s city council candidate statement were false or misleading, and should be amended or deleted. The Dispatch has learned the action was precipitated and orchestrated behind the scenes by Councilman Lance MacLean.
Lonsinger alleged in his original statement that [...]
241 Tollroad Extension: Public Speakers Register By Mail For Federal Hearing
Posted in Traffic & Transportation, tagged Commerce Department Hearing on August 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Mission Viejo has taken a position favoring the extension of the 241 tollroad from Rancho Santa Margarita to San Clemente because it believes the corridor will relieve traffic that uses MV streets as a pathway to the I-5.
The Commerce Department will hold a hearing on September 22 from 10:30am to [...]
Letter: Parade Float Or Scholarships?
Posted in Budget, Letters to Editor, Rose Parade Float, tagged Michael Greenwood, Rose Parade Float on August 26, 2008 | 10 Comments »
Recently it has come to my attention that our city is funding a 2009 Pasadena Rose Parade float and budgeting $300K on the project. This disturbs me as I cannot see the justification of taking city taxpayer funds and wasting it on a 1-minute TV spot celebrating our city.
Unless I am mistaken, Mission Viejo [...]
MV Weight Loss Campaign In 2009
Posted in Parks & Recreation, tagged Community Service Commission on August 24, 2008 | 3 Comments »
The Community Services Commission has adopted an idea to sponsor a city-wide weight loss campaign beginning the first of next year.
The concept began with a suggestion by Commissioner Skalsky for a city fitness program. An ad hoc committee was formed which suggested the weight loss program involve utilizing the Recreation and Fitness Center’s six [...]
Sonic Intends Drive-Up Stalls At Los Alisos & Jeronimo
Posted in Business, City Aestheics, Planning Commission, Zoning & Development on August 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Sonic intends to apply for approval to construct a fast-food drive-thru restaurant at the corner of Los Alisos and Jeronimo. A vacant Exxon Mobil gas station currently sits on the parcel.
There may be a catch, though. Sonic intends to request a set-back variance for its drive-thru window and drive-up stalls. Drive-through restaurants have raised community [...]
Auto Shop Wants 13 Outdoor Hoists
Posted in Business, City Aestheics, Planning Commission, Zoning & Development, tagged Auto Care Experts, Mission Viejo Planning Commission on August 24, 2008 | 1 Comment »
City Code prohibits outdoor auto hoists in order to preserve the aesthetic heritage of the community. On Monday the Planning Commission will decide whether to waive the rule when it considers an application from Auto Care Experts’ (ACE) repair shop at 28662 Via Fabricante.
The shop currently has 21 outdoor parking spaces for its customers and four [...]
Capo School Busing Cuts: No Progress
Posted in Schools, Traffic & Transportation, tagged CUSD Busing, School Busing on August 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Capo School District has twice postponed a final decision on reducing bus routes from 62 to 18. The cutbacks have been attacked by several cities. The Mission Viejo City Council pre-approved filing a lawsuit against Capo for failing to adequately consider traffic and other environmental impacts.
The Capo staff is again recommending that Trustees on Monday [...]
PGA Juniors Compete At Casta Golf Course
Posted in Sports, tagged Andrew Levitt, Andrew Posin, Chase Cismore, Cory Gard, Issei Tanabe, Jacob Knapp, Nicholas Romin, Robert Beard, Southern California PGA Junior Tour, William Behr on August 23, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Yesterday 120 boys and girls teed off at Casta del Sol Golf Course in a Southern California PGA Juniors Event. The PGA provides affordable competition for juniors at numerous events throughout the year. Alumni of the PGA ‘junior tour’ include Tiger Woods and Paula Creamer.
Competition is categorized in four age categories between ages 9 [...]
Coble Children: DA’s Case Ends With Plea By Truck Driver
Posted in Crime & Public Safety, Traffic & Transportation, tagged Juan Miguel Romero on August 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On May 4, 2007 the Coble family mini-van was rear-ended by a big-rig truck driven by 38-year-old Juan Miguel Romero. The impact killed the three Coble children who were buckled in their child car seats. The children, a boy and two girls, were 5, 4 and 2-years old. The family was returning home from a day at Irvine Spectrum, [...]
Media: Connecting Directly With People
Posted in Letters to Editor, Media, tagged Allan Pilger on August 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Over the weekend I observed how the media has drifted to the periphery of public affairs. In the old days public affairs revolved around the media, with government relying on media coverage as the only way to reach the people and the public relying on it as the only source of news.
I attended [...]
Popularity Growth: MV Dispatch Named In Top 100
Posted in Media on August 21, 2008 | 3 Comments »
The Mission Viejo Dispatch publishes on a platform with 3.8 million other online publications. On August 10 it was recognized in the Top 100 for ”Recent Popularity Growth.” The Dispatch thanks its readers for a ranking of 59th by WordPress.
