Mission Viejo

Kaleidoscope Receives “Watch Negative” on Mortgage

July 12, 2009

    Fitch Ratings of New York recently issued a press release decribing a  “Watch Negative” on certain classes of Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Inc.’s commercial mortgage pass-through certificates, which included Mission Viejo’s Kaleidoscope Center.  This is the Fitch report on Kaleidoscope: The largest specially serviced loan, Kaleidoscope Center (2%), transferred June 25, 2009 due to [...]

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Letter: Challenge Of The Sexes

June 27, 2009

In the article on Farrah Fawcett, The MV Dispatch (June 26) referred to the tennis match in which she played in Mission Viejo as the “Challenge of the Network Stars,” when in reality it was called “Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes.” Farrah was one of twenty-four motion picture stars, man vs. woman, in twelve different [...]

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In Memoriam: Farrah’s Visit To Mission Viejo

June 26, 2009

   Farrah Fawcett’s death at  age 62 raises memories of her visit to Mission Viejo eleven years before the community became a city.  She played in a tennis match known as the Challenge of the Network Stars.  The event attracted over 5,000 spectators and was televised by CBS.      Farrah, an accomplished player, enjoyed her match against [...]

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Try A Ham Radio At Gilleran Park

June 24, 2009

   On Saturday the local ham radio group will demonstrate its hobby to the public at Gilleran Park. Everyone is welcome to experience the many facets of ham radio, including Amateur Television, Digital Communications, and Satellite Communications.      The event also serves as a contest when the radios are used to see how many contacts can be [...]

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Missing Leta Cordes: New Offshore Search In St Maarten

June 24, 2009

    Citing “new information,”  prosecutors on the Dutch Antilles Island of St Maarten say a new search will be conducted for the remains of Leta Lynn Cordes.  The Mission Viejo resident has been missing since January of 2008 when she disappeared after leaving her hotel room intoxicated, according to her husband, Frank.     In February [...]

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BofA Robbery: Policewoman & Suspect Revealed

June 23, 2009

    The Dispatch earlier reported a retired policewoman subdued a suspect Saturday during a robbery at the Bank of America located inside Albertson’s Grocery on Muirlands.     At an OC Sheriff’s press conference Monday, the identities of the woman and suspect were disclosed.  She is Cindi Orel, a retired 25-year Long Beach police officer.  The [...]

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Dr. Mahler Seeks Reconciliation; Budget Rejected

June 22, 2009

    On the eve of Monday night’s Board meeting, newly appointed Interim Superintendent Dr. Bobbi Mahler issued the following letter of reconciliation.  Later the Board voted 3-4 to reject the proposed budget in front of a capacity audience, even though a budget is required by law before June 30.  Those opposing the budget were reluctant [...]

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Dor v’Dor Brightens Retiree Home

June 22, 2009

    Dor v’Dor, the mother-daughter volunteer group sponsored by Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation Orange County, recently completed a wall mural project at Mission Viejo’s Heritage Pointe Retirement Community. The volunteers adorned exterior walls of the Café and Arts & Crafts Room with colorful and whimsical murals.     Last Friday residents joined in ‘lending a [...]

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Lexus Wants OK For 5-Story Parking Garage

June 19, 2009

    Park Place Lexus will appear before the Planning Commission Monday to request approval for its extensive five-year expansion plan.  The initial phase would extend onto property at the entrance to Saddleback College, but negotiations are still continuing with SOCCCD.    The main structure for the car dealer would be a 3-story building, but the [...]

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Dog Park Idea Returns: North Village Green

June 19, 2009

    At Monday night’s budget workshop the Council will revive the discussion of a dog park, probably focusing on an area called ’North Village Green’ at Oso Viejo Park near the Murray Center.      The subject, begun in 2006, was retired several months ago when the City determined there was not a suitable location after a recommendation from the Community [...]

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