Where To Vote In Laguna Niguel: Cast Your Ballot In Person 2020

See a list of polling places in Laguna Niguel and Dana Point to vote/drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 election.

Laguna Niguel Election: Residents Prepare To Vote Nov. 2020

The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you still have your mail-in ballot, you may drop it off at any vote center.

Dana Point Election: Residents Prepare To Vote Nov. 2020

The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you still have your mail-in ballot, you may drop it off at any vote center.

Vote Centers In Laguna Niguel & Dana Point: Where To Vote 2020

See list of polling places in Laguna Niguel and Dana Point, to vote early or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 election.

Southland Pastors To Gather In OC To Oppose Health Restrictions

Southland faith leaders will gather to discuss how to respond to coronavirus restrictions perceived to be unfair to churches.

Candidate Profile: Gary Newkirk Dana Point Dist. 4 City Council

Gary Newkirk shares with Patch why he should be elected to serve in Dana Point's Lantern District 4.

Candidate Profile: Stephanie Oddo For Laguna Niguel City Council

Stephanie Oddo shares with Patch why she should be elected to serve in Laguna Niguel.

Letter To Editor: Desal Plant Too Expensive SCWD Candidate Says

Markus Lenger, a candidate for South Coast Water District, speaks on Desal Plant costs, both environmental and financial.

USPS' Locking Drop Boxes Arrive In Dana Point; Residents Respond

A small USPS branch in Dana Point quietly unveils a collection box that will be locked overnight to deter mail "fishing attacks."

Census-Response Reminder Issued For Laguna Niguel & Dana Point

If not yet completed, all households are urged to answer 2020 questionnaires. Laguna Niguel is ahead of OC average, while Dana Point lagging

OC Recorder's Branch Offices Shutter Amid Coronavirus

The Orange County Recorder's offices are closed to the public. Getting married? Need a birth certificate? Here's what to do about it.

Senate Approves Protecting San Clemente From Toll Road Extension

On Friday the California State Senate approved Senate Bill 1373 of the "no toll road extension" through San Clemente, now awaiting Assembly.

Funding Secured For At-Risk Veterans In Orange County

$20 million is secured to help house military veterans in San Diego and Orange counties who are or at risk of becoming homeless.

Gov. Newsom Reopens 4 Orange County Beaches

Gov. Gavin Newsom gave his go-ahead for Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Dana Point and Newport Beach to reopen for active use this week.

Laguna Niguel Couple Sued For Insider Trading Scheme

They generated over $8.5 million in profits, left OC for China, and are being sued for their involvement in a pharmaceuticals scheme: report

OC Judge Denies Request For Restraining Order Over Beach Closures

The ruling came on a day when Gov. Gavin Newsom doubled down on his decision to keep county beaches close, which drew heavy protest.

OC Cities Seek Restraining Order Vs. Gov. Newsom's Beach Closures

City officials claim Gov. Gavin Newsom acted without constitutional or statutory authority by ordering Orange County beaches remain closed.

Laguna Hills Drops Project Roomkey Lawsuit

The city dropped the lawsuit following assurances by county officials that the program would end 60 days after the safer at home rule ends.

Laguna Hills Files Suit Against State-Run Project Roomkey

The city of Laguna Hills says there is no room for transients at risk or infected with the coronavirus at the Laguna Hills Inn.

Homeless Coronavirus Patients To Be Quarantined In OC Hotels

The county plans to rent hotels, including the Laguna Woods Ayres Hotel, for vulnerable populations during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Congressman Calls Sober-Living Patient Recruitment Into Question

The Department of Justice should research OC sober living homes for illegal patient recruitment or "body brokering," Dana Point Rep. says

A New Republican On 73rd Assembly Ticket In November

Embattled Assemblyman Bill Brough will not have the votes to make the ticket in November.

REAL-TIME RESULTS: 48th District, 73rd, 74th CA Assembly Races

OC Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results from the 48th district, and 73rd and 74th California State Assembly District races.

Vote Centers, Ballot Drop Boxes Open In Laguna Niguel

Find your nearest Vote Center and Ballot Drop Box, and make sure your vote is counted in Orange County.

Dana Point City Council Appoints New City Manager

Dana Point City Council met in a closed session Wednesday night to appoint a new city manager after Mark Denny announced his resignation.

Polling Places In Laguna Niguel, Dana Point: Vote In 2020 Primary

Find your polling place and hours, as well as where to drop off vote-by-mail ballots across Orange County.

What's Next For Capistrano Seaside Inn: Eyesore And Historic Fail

After 3 years in receivership and now tied up in litigation, the former "worst hotel in America" is in worse shape than ever in Dana Point.

Dana Point Dismissed From Homeless Lawsuit

One week ago, the city of Santa Ana filed a lawsuit against Dana Point, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano for homeless related issues.

Dana Point Wins Affordable Housing Grant

Three south Orange County towns are receiving planning grants to develop affordable housing in their cities.

South County Senators Seek Crackdown On Sober-Living Homes

State Senators want funds for "appropriate outpatient treatment" to help get homeless back to a normal life, and not back onto the streets.

Laguna Niguel Selects New Mayor

Laurie Davies will serve as mayor, with Fred Minagar as Mayor Pro Tem, the city announced.

CA Hits Fuel Tax Jackpot: Here's How Much Laguna Niguel Gets

New taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel are generating billions of dollars for hundreds of state and local transportation projects.

Gov. Signs Lockdown Bill Written By Laguna Niguel Legislator

Gov. Newsom signed a bill requiring the CA Department of Education to report on the use of existing lockdown drills in K-12 public schools.

Facing Harassment Claims, South County Legislator Urged To Retire

While losing ground with supporters and his own party, Orange County Assemblyman Bill Brough pleads his case about reining in the TCA.

Get San Onofre Nuclear Waste Out Of Earthquake Zone, Bill Urges

Safe storage, removal, of spent fuel from the earthquake-prone & densely populated areas should be our priority, the bipartisan bill says.

Old Laguna Niguel Courthouse Could Be Converted To Retail Complex

The County Board of Supervisors has agreed to a deal that could result in a $210 million mixed-use development in Laguna Niguel.

Frank Barbaro, Former OC Democratic Chairman, Dies

The accomplished attorney, die-hard USC Trojan fan, & foundational member of OC's Democratic Party "cared about people more than politics."

OCDA Speaks For Victims, Families At Victims' Rights March

Orange County District Attorney, Todd Spitzer, asks Gov. Newsom "If not the Golden State Killer, then who" should face the death penalty?

Congressman Levin Calls for Independent Investigation of TCA

TCA's mounting debt, political consultants' overbilling and concern about sustainability prompts calls for an independent investigation.

Dana Point Faces Litigation Over Handling Of Homeless Crisis

Multiple lawsuits over homelessness in Orange County claim cities have done nothing to solve homelessness or have blocked solutions.