Grab Breakfast With the Mayor Feb. 11

Mayor Frank Ury will be talking to residents and sipping coffee Saturday, Feb. 11 at Paul's Pantry.

Resident Charged with $76K Insider Trading Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint in federal court alleging Farzin Bazshushtari of Mission Viejo engaged in insider trading.

City Bans Sex Offenders From Parks

Mission Viejo makes it a misdemeanor for registered sex offenders to enter city parks or recreational facilities.

Update: Committee Warned for Election Violations in MacLean Recall

Citizens to Recall Lance MacLean violated state election laws, according to the commission on fair elections.

City Park Sex Offender Ban Moves Forward

Mission Viejo City Council approved a new law to ban sex offenders from city parks.

List of New California Laws for 2012

Among the many laws, it is now illegal to sell or distribute shark fins, a Chinese delicacy, due to the rampant slaughter of sharks. Also, your credit report is now out of the hands of a potential employer

Tennis Center Overhaul $50K Costlier than Expected

Removing trees, lead and asbestos are some of the unforeseen problems driving up the cost of renovating Mission Viejo's Marguerite Tennis Center.

Mayor Proposes Waiving Home Improvement Fees

Mission Viejo Mayor Frank Ury wants city building fees waived until summer 2012 for homeowners. The plan would also let residents catch up on delinquent home inspections without the usual costs.

D.A. Urges Mission Viejo to Pass Sex Offender Park Ban

Tony Rackauckas will attend the Tuesday City Council meeting in support of a proposed ban on sex offenders in city parks.

Court Ruling Upends Mission Viejo Redevelopment Plans

State Supreme Court action means cities must shut down their redevelopment agencies. Opponents of the decision urge the Legislature to intervene.

Video: Politically Incorrect Blooper Reel from Mayor's State of City Speech

You've seen the official video, but here are the hilarious outtakes from Mayor Dave Leckness's state of the city video.

Big Pet Adoption Deal in Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel

A big adoption discount is waiting for new pet owners at Mission Viejo Animal Services, which serves Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel as well.

Illegal Immigrant Screen Will Likely be Removed from City Contracts

Per state law, the federal e-verify immigration screen will likely no longer be required of Mission Viejo's contractors.

Dog Park Approved by Planning Board

More than eight years after it was proposed, the Mission Viejo dog park is now one vote away from possible approval.

Hundreds Honor Veterans at Mission Viejo Ceremony

Attendees included family and friends of the late Marine Lance Cpl. Jared C. Verbeek, a member of the city's adopted Marine battalion. Verbeek died in Afghanistan in June.

City Panel to Review Dog Park Proposal

The planning commission will discuss the park's environmental effects Monday.

Supervisors Reject Labor Contract After State Takes $50 Million From O.C.

Managers in Orange County negotiated the contract in June, but the Orange County Board of Supervisors says things have changed since then.

City OKs Purchase of 250 Computers for $295,000

New PCs will replace older computers that Mission Viejo staff and library patrons have been using for six years.

Mission Viejo to honor veterans this Friday

At the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, Colonel Rudy Janizcek, commanding officer from Mission Viejo's adopted Headquarters Battalion First Marine Division, will give the keynote address.

Orly Taitz Is Running for U.S. Senate

The Mission Viejo dentist, who says she's the best-known candidate in the field, is seeking to unseat Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Mission Viejo Student Fights Side-by-Side With Libyan Rebels

"They called me Braveheart," the 22-year-old tells CBS upon his return to the U.S. "I'm all about different experiences."

Mission Viejo Holds First 'Camp Out With the Mayor'

Mayor Dave Leckness and 250 others spend a night under the stars.

Farmers Market Returning to Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo's city leaders approved a new weekly farmers market next to the library. But don't expect to buy a soda there.

(Video) Park Sex Offender Ban: Is it Legal?

City Attorney William Curley warned the City Council that a new ordinance banning sex offenders from city parks may be challenged in a court of law. But a council member says passing the law is urgently needed.

Sex Offenders Banned from City Parks

Registered offenders will need written permission from the sheriff to enter Mission Viejo parks after the City Council approved a new law Monday.

Camp Out with the Mayor at Oso Creek Trail

Later this month, Mayor Dave Leckness and the YMCA host the city's first overnight camp out.

New City Council Candidate Announced in Mission Viejo

With ample time before the 2012 election, Wendy Bucknum filed paperwork today to run for office next year.

Brown Says Bye Bye to BPA Baby Bottles

Jerry Brown signed a new law banning the plastic chemical BPA from baby bottles, but is the chemical really harmful?

City Council Saves $1.8 Million Surplus

The Mission Viejo City Council agreed Monday to put its $1.8 million surplus from last fiscal year into the city's reserve account.

Gov't Coughs Up for Electric Mowers! Get Yours

Worried about the exhaust your lawn mower is creating? The government is offering deep discounts on environmentally-friendly electric lawn mowers.

The Mayor's Vision for a Happier Mission Viejo

Mayor Dave Leckness talks about the 5.5-mile Oso Creek Trail.

Lights Out in Mission Viejo

Schools close Friday and drivers react to dark traffic lights as a power failure casts darkness upon half of Mission Viejo.

New Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce Elects First Government

It's been three years since Mission Viejo had its own Chamber of Commerce. A new group of business leaders wants to bring it back.

Mission Viejo Thrown Into New Political Districts

Mimi Walters, Jeff Miller and Gary Miller will face completely new voters if they run in the next election. Mission Viejo's political lines are changing. Find out how.

Like It or Not, Apartments Coming to Mission Viejo

"Young, drinking, fun-loving adults" coming to Mission Viejo's new apartments? After five hours of debate, the City Council approved plans Monday night to bring a new apartment complex to Los Alisos Boulevard on the former Kmart site.

Sexual Abuse Allegedly Prompted Abduction of Congressman's Grandchildren

U.S. Rep. Gary Miller's grandchildren were being victimized by the congressman's son, says one family member.

The Mattress Police May Soon be a Reality

New legislation is on the table outlawing flat sheets.

Welcome the Newest Presidential Candidate: ME

Humor Columnist John Crandall explains why he's running for office, why you should vote for him and why you should pet his running mate, Sprinkles the Guinea Pig.

Poverty Treated as a Crime in the U.S.

Julie investigates a trend--poor people treated as criminals in the United States.

Congressman's Grandsons Found in Mexico After Alleged Abduction by Their Mother

The three boys were reportedly spirited away in 2007 by Rep. Gary Miller's ex-daughter-in-law. Miller represents Mission Viejo.