Public workshop on Rancho Mission Viejo conservation plan
A public workshop scheduled for May 28 will discuss a conservation plan tied to the Rancho Mission Viejo Company development proposal for the 23,000-acre ranch. The meeting runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion.
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Rancho Mission Viejo Company
San Juan Capistrano Community Center
Camino del Avion
Memorial Day Poppy Sale To Benefit Veterans Groups
Les Blair commander of VFW Serra Post 3801 and veterans will sell buddy poppies outside local stores through Memorial Day. Proceeds aid Veterans Hospitals widows and orphans. A ceremony honoring the fallen starts at 9 a.m. Monday at the old cemetery off Ortega Highway, public is invited.
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Les Blair
VFW
Serra Post
Old
Ortega Highway
SunCal plan for 416 homes reviewed for 60 days in Pacifica
Anaheim based SunCal proposes a 256 acre development off Valle Road and Camino las Ramblas in Pacifica featuring six neighborhoods with 416 homes plus parks open space and RV storage. An 8 acre site is set aside for a proposed elementary school pending environmental review and public input during the 60 day City Hall comment period.
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SunCal
Valle Road
Camino Las Ramblas
City Hall
Cece Vasquez Returns to Hometown Spotlight
Cece Vasquez headlines a hometown feature in the Orange County Register, highlighting early career roots and local ties. The piece tracks her path from regional stages to national recognition, noting community support and upcoming appearances.
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Cece Vasquez
Orange County Register
Council clears Honeyman Ranch development plan
The City Council approved the Honeyman Ranch project by a 3-2 vote, authorizing a 124 home, 78 acre upscale development east of Rancho Viejo Road and north of Ortega Highway. Mayor Gelff and Councilwoman Bathgate dissented. The historic Arley Leck bungalow may move off-site, a 4-1 vote with Bathgate in dissent.
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Honeyman Ranch
Rancho Viejo Road
Ortega Highway
John Gelff
Diane Bathgate
Bathgate
JSerra site lease disputed by Buchheim family member
A Buchheim family member told Capistrano Valley City Council that JSerra High School backers should not get the lease to land at Camino Capistrano and Junipero Serra Road and that the project should not be approved. The council voted 4-1 to approve the rezoning for school use of 29 acres despite a pending March 10 lawsuit by landowners challenging lease legality and the Putuidem village site.
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John Wilson
Anaheim
Buchheim
Jierra
Camino Capistrano
Junipero Serra Road
Pueblo Serra LLC - Jserra
Putuidem
Car
City council fees for non profits face potential cuts
City policy has waived facility and park fees for non profits using city spaces for classes plays and shoe giveaways. Fees range from 20 to 110 per hour with most groups receiving full waivers. A 2002 2003 minutes review shows waivers totaling up to 9 000. Mayo Pro Tem Joe Soto praised nonprofits while warning reductions may end and suggesting corporate sponsorships to underwrite the costs. The council voted 5 0 afterward.
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Mayo Pro
Joe Soto
Soto
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