A Family Affair: Smashburger to Open Wednesday

Smashburger, a franchise new to Orange County, is being run by a father-son team.

What's So Funny About Stand-Up Comedy?

After 14 years managing an IHOP, Mission Viejo's Tom Riehl tells Patch why he's glad to be in the funny business.

Conroy's Flowers to Throw Customer Party Thursday

The franchise is celebrating its partnership with 1-800-FLOWERS with giveaways, refreshments and activities for kids.

Mission Hospital Gives New Role to New Exec

Ron Galonsky, the new COIO, will combine the job of chief operations officer with an "integration" role to connect with services in and out of the network.

Customer Gets Lucky at Mission Viejo Chevron

One lucky customer walked out the door with five correct numbers in the SuperLotto Plus contest.

Cheapest and Costliest Gas Prices in Mission Viejo

Oil prices are dropping, and so are prices at the pump.

O.C. Secret Spot: Aquariums in the Ceiling at Turk's

Learn about one of Dana Point's quirkiest hidden spots.

Cockroaches Close Mission Viejo Simply Fondue

Health inspectors have found cockroaches at the restaurant twice since August.

Where to Get Free Coffee for National Coffee Day 2012

Get your caffeine on in Mission Viejo and celebrate with a free cup of coffee.

Grand Re-Opening for Ice Cream Shop

A Marguerite Parkway ice cream shop has reopened in Mission Viejo.

Mission Viejo Crowd Lines Up for iPhone 5

Some tried to wait overnight--before mall security told them to go home.

Chick-fil-A Pledges to Stop Funding Anti-Gay Groups

After igniting a national uproar over corporate opposition to gay marriage, the fast food chain has committed to stop funding antigay groups.

Fairhaven's One-Year Anniversary Celebration

Poll: Amazon.com Sales Tax Begins Saturday; Should We Have to Pay?

The online retailer will levy state tax on mail-order purchases beginning Sept. 15. Are you going on a shopping spree before then, or are you happy to see the change?

Better Boba Deals Through Facebook

Boba-lish-es in Mission Viejo cranks out cool discounts through social media: Facebook, Instagram, Android/IPhone-powered apps and more.

Psychiatrist Punished for Dating Patient

A Mission Viejo psychiatrist must take professionalism classes after he dated a patient, violating the doctor-patient boundary.

Eat and Greet...Support our Fleet!

Laguna Hills Grand Opening Wine and Beer Tasting Extravaganza!

Batman and Catwoman Visit Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour

Grand Opening of the new Whole Foods Market Newport Beach

Patch Pizza Party for Bloggers

Blue Thong Society Meet & Greet

Samuel Adams Tap Takeover

Father’s Day Brunch

Mission Viejo’s Einstein Bros.® Bagels Turns Two Years Old

Whole Foods Market Laguna Niguel Educational Symposium (

Whole Foods Market Laguna Niguel Grand Opening

Whole Foods Laguna Niguel Mom’s In-The-Know Symposium

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Dierberg Wine Dinner

Vocational Visions Enchanted Evening Fundraiser

Easter Day Brunch

The Bruery Craft Dinner

Mission Viejo Rotary Club Fundraiser

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

OC Restaurant Week

Valentine’s Weekend

Uinta Beer Tasting

Antonucci's Restaurant: Family Fun, Italian Style

Antonucci's Restaurant located at 24190 Alicia Parkway in Mission Viejo, is a place to wine and dine. The food is Italian, the atmosphere is friendly and intimate.

VIDEO: Skaters Grind at So Cal Skateshop

For the premiere of a new skater video, local skaters got together to skate, chat and show off tricks.