Howdy and welcome! I am your friendly and capable Patch Orange County editor covering the following sites: Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos-Seal Beach and Laguna Niguel-Dana Point.
Since graduating from Cal State Long Beach in 2018, I've worked for a number of Orange County-centric publications — including The Daily Pilot and Voice of OC, where I culminated my talent and love for finding and relaying hyperlocal news to my surrounding communities. Aside from that, I love karaoke, ad-libbing and compulsive spending. I have several other hobbies that you may or may not care to know about, and a birthday that falls on July 10.
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The investigation originally started in 2011, when Anaheim police conducting a welfare check found a man dead inside of an apartment.
"Night of the Living Shred" features a haunted maze, skate contests, races and more. What to know in Lake Forest.
This photo of Laguna Beach's iconic Main Beach was taken Thursday afternoon just before high tide.
Mission Viejo residents can bring broken items to fix on the spot with the help of voluntary fixers this month.
Newport Beach residents were advised to avoid the area after elevated tides brought ocean water onto the peninsula.
The annual event, held by the city's Chamber of Commerce, will feature a number of live music acts spanning all genres and fun for kids.
The fatal stabbing in San Juan Capistrano was under investigation Friday by the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
The flooding was reported at 8 a.m. Friday morning and triggered road closures in the City of Laguna Beach.
The free educational event is designed for HOA board members, community managers and landscapers.
The crash happened at around 4:30 p.m on Coast Highway and West Street, city officials said.
Strong tides brought water onto Coast Highway near Main Beach Thursday morning, city officials said.
Hundreds of members of union workers threatened to go out on strike next week, which would cause delays to road maintenance and more.
The closures were prompted by landslides and repairs that have closed sections of the trail over the last two years.
The incident at a Laguna Beach Park was captured on video this past weekend and has since then gone viral online.
At the event, Seal Beach residents can safely dispose of unwanted or expired medication.
Officials with Newport Dunes Resort said they've spotted quite a few jellyfish floating through the docks in recent weeks.
Lake Forest residents who donate blood this month will receive an Amazon gift card.
Rancho Santa Margarita residents who donate blood this month will receive an Amazon gift card.
Mission Viejo residents who donate blood this month will receive an Amazon gift card.
There are a slew of Halloween events in and around Rancho Santa Margarita this season. What to know before you go.
