Miranda Ceja

Laguna Beach

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Free Kid-Friendly Composting Workshop In Laguna Beach

1 week ago | patch.com | Miranda Ceja

LAGUNA BEACH, CA β CR&R and the City of Laguna Beach are hosting a free composting workshop April 26. The workshop family-oriented workshop will give kids and parents the chance to learn how to turn their yard and food waste into organic fertilizer. The workshop takes place from noon to 1 p.m. on April 26 at the OC Library, Laguna Beach Branch, 363 Glenneyre Street.
Man Accused Of Trying To Torch Relative Arrested In OC

1 week ago | patch.com | Miranda Ceja

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — A man was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday on charges of pouring lighter fluid on a relative and trying to set her on fire in an Anaheim motel. Robert Meza, 66, is charged with attempted murder, a count of criminal threats, two counts of attempt to burn, a count of possession of flammable material, a count of attempted criminal threats with intent to terrorize, a count of vandalism, and a count of resisting arrest — all felonies, according to court records.
South OC Hospital Ranked Among Top Maternity Hospitals In Nation

1 week ago | patch.com | Miranda Ceja

LAGUNA HILLS, CA — A south Orange County hospital was named among the top maternity hospitals in the nation, after MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center announced that it's been named one of Newsweek's 2025 "America's Best Maternity Hospitals" for the third year in a row. "We are deeply honored to be recognized by Newsweek," Director Christine Huff said.
'Honor And Great Responsibility': New Dana Point OCSD Chief Announced

1 week ago | patch.com | Miranda Ceja

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA — A new chief will take over in Dana Point, after the Orange County Sheriff's Department announced the Captain Frank Gonzalez would serve as the new Chief of Dana Point Police Services.
Brush Fire Ignites Near 91 Freeway: CHP

1 week ago | patch.com | Miranda Ceja

CORONA, CA — A fire was reported near the California State route 91 Freeway Wednesday in Corona, the California Highway Patrol said. The fire was reported at 10:30 a.m., after the California Highway Patrol received reports of flames burning on the hills near the freeway. The size of the fire was not immediately known. Find out what's happening in Lake Elsinore-Wildomarfor free with the latest updates from Patch. No injuries were immediately reported. No further information was immediately available.
OC Museum Of Art CEO To Step Down After Launch Of New Campus

1 week ago | patch.com | Miranda Ceja

COSTA MESA, CA — After helping launch the new campus for the Orange County Museum of Art, the institution's CEO, Heidi Zuckerman, is stepping down at the end of the year, officials said Wednesday. Zuckerman, who has been the art museum's chief executive since 2021, said she will walk away when her contract ends in December. Zuckerman said she wants to focus on her podcasting about art, officials said.
Here's What 2028 Olympic Games Will Take Place In Orange County

1 week ago | patch.com | Miranda Ceja

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — LA28 unveiled its updated venue plan for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games Tuesday, with Orange County venues announced. LA28, the organizing committee for the Games, announced the venue plan for most events after it was approved last week by the International Olympic Committee Executive Board. Orange County will host indoor volleyball at Anaheim's Honda Center and surfing will take place at Trestles Beach in San Clemente.
Minivan Strikes Bicyclist; Hit-And-Run Suspect At Large: Police

1 week ago | patch.com | Miranda Ceja

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — Huntington Beach Police officers sought the public's help this week in identifying a vehicle involved in a felony hit-and-run crash that happened on Saturday, March 29. The crash occurred at 11 p.m. near Arnett Drive and Irby Lane in Huntington Beach, authorities said. Upon arriving, officers found a bicyclist with "significant injuries" sustained from the crash and no sign of the suspect's vehicle.
2 Dead When Tesla Runs Red Light; Crashes Into OCTA Bus: Police

1 week ago | patch.com | Miranda Ceja

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Two people died Saturday when a Tesla ran a red light in Orange County and crashed into a pick-up truck and OCTA bus, authorities said. The crash was reported on Saturday at 6:48 a.m. in Fullerton, when Fullerton Police officers were dispatched to E. Orangethorpe Avenue and S. State College Boulevard.
Gray Whale Calf And Mom Swim With Dolphin Off OC Coast: Photos

1 week ago | patch.com | Miranda Ceja

DANA POINT, CA — Travelers aboard a Dana Wharf Whale Watching vessel were treated to a delightful surprise this past weekend: a grey whale mother and her baby calf. The pair was spotted while the tour boat was heading north in front of the Dana Point Headlands on Sunday. "This pair stayed very close to shore and we relocated them off Aliso Canyon —where they seemed to have a bottlenose dolphin escort leading their way," Dana Wharf COO Donna Kalez told Patch.