Category: Mission Viejo

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Increase Patrol to Highlight Motorcycle Safety

A higher number of Orange County Sheriff deputies were scheduled to be on patrol June 6 to catch traffic violations made by motorcyclists and cars which could lead to more motorcycle-related crashes in the Southern California county. A June 4 press release from the county sheriff’s office reported the increase in patrols would occur in…


Orange County Sheriff’s Department Increases Patrol to Highlight Motorcycle Safety

A higher number of Orange County Sheriff deputies were scheduled to be on patrol June 6 to catch traffic violations made by motorcyclists and cars which could lead to more motorcycle-related crashes in the Southern California county. A June 4 press release from the county sheriff’s office reported the increase in patrols would occur in…


California City Leaders Oppose State Control Over Local School Districts’ Curriculum Removal

Mission Viejo leaders took a stand against a California bill that would prohibit local school boards from banning curriculum, textbooks, and instructional material without state approval—and would also create new requirements for “diversity and inclusiveness” in school textbooks and other materials. A resolution to oppose state Assembly Bill 1078, was introduced by Councilmember Wendy Bucknam…


Orange County to Spend $37 Million on Street Improvement Projects

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) announced April 13 funding for street improvements, including widening busy streets and intersections and improving the timing of traffic lights, according to a news release. Three Orange County cities were awarded $33 million for improving and widening city streets and intersections, with an estimated $30.6 million for Santa Ana,…


California Woman Indicted for Allegedly Poisoning Husband’s Tea With Drano

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A Mission Viejo dermatologist has been charged with allegedly poisoning her husband, also a physician, by putting Drano in his tea, according to an indictment unsealed April 5. Yue “Emily” Yu is charged with three counts of poisoning and a count of corporal injury on a spouse, all felonies, according to court records….


Mission Viejo Approves Plans for New Facility Building, Event Space

The Mission Viejo City Council recently approved plans to renovate an old city property into a new water plant, administrative offices, and an event space for residents. The property—located at 27204 La Paz Road—is shared by the Santa Margarita Water District and the city. It previously housed the Oso Creek Water Treatment Plant, one of…


Man, 22, Charged With Killing Roommate in Mission Viejo

MISSION VIEJO, Calif.—A 22-year-old Mission Viejo man was charged March 23 with killing his roommate in the city. Guy Michael Levy, who was being held on $1 million bail, was accused of fatally shooting 22-year-old Noah Christian Aguilar, according to Orange County sheriff’s deputies. He was charged with murder with a sentencing enhancement for the…


6 Restaurants Burglarized in Rancho Santa Margarita, One in Mission Viejo

A coordinated theft, with the use of power tools, occurred March 11 between 4 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. as at least two suspects broke into six restaurants in Rancho Santa Margarita and one in Mission Viejo. The suspects are still at large, according to authorities. Restaurant surveillance footage captured at least two suspects who used…


Mission Viejo Man Accused of Chocking School Teacher Mom to Death to Be Retried

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A mistrial was declared this week in the case against a 38-year-old Mission Viejo man charged with killing his mother, with jurors deadlocking 11-1 on a verdict. Jurors began deliberating Monday morning and said they could not reach a verdict as of Tuesday afternoon because of the holdout. A hearing was scheduled for…


Mission Viejo Man Accused of Choking School Teacher Mom to Death to Be Retried

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A mistrial was declared this week in the case against a 38-year-old Mission Viejo man charged with killing his mother, with jurors deadlocking 11-1 on a verdict. Jurors began deliberating Monday morning and said they could not reach a verdict as of Tuesday afternoon because of the holdout. A hearing was scheduled for…