A Toast to Second Acts: Mission Viejo’s Bellante Family Winery
What’s a logical retirement plan for a chemical engineer who sells his successful industrial water treatment company? For Chuck Bellante, the answer was simple: open Bellante Family Winery in Mission Viejo.
From Horses to Healing: Kris Yellin Finds Purpose at the Shea Center
When Kris Yellin is not at Mission Viejo’s High Ground Coffee House, she’s working to empower people with disabilities through equine therapy at the Shea Center.
TeamNL Makes Mission Viejo Its Training Home for LA28
Mission Viejo is becoming a training home for TeamNL as Dutch Olympic and Paralympic athletes prepare for the 2028 LA28 Games.
Alice O’Neill Avery: The Woman Behind Alicia Parkway
Alice O’Neill Avery’s family once owned 230,000 acres stretching from Mission Viejo to Oceanside. Here’s the story behind the woman honored by Alicia Parkway.
Getting to the Heart of Mission Viejo
The 500-pound Heart of Mission Viejo sculpture was supposed to overlook the Lake Mission Viejo. Here’s why the city ultimately found it a new home.
Via Santa Maria Resident Facing August Public Nuisance Hearing
Resident on Via Santa Maria faces August hearing for multiple public nuisance violations related to the accumulation of refuse in his front yard.
Meet Smokey: Mission Viejo’s Big-Eared Teddy Bear
Smokey, a 14-year-old Papillon mix with oversized ears and endless energy, has become a local favorite. Meet the Mission Viejo pup whose looks have everyone thinking of Grogu.
DIY Frozen Dog Treats: A Recipe for Mission Viejo Pups
It’s hot out there — and your dog deserves a cold treat too. Here’s a simple, vet-safe pupsicle recipe, plus the full rundown on which fruits and veggies are safe to share (and which ones to skip).
MJ & Peanut: A Love Story
It was hot. It was humid. But that didn’t stop thousands of residents and visitors from turning out for Mission Viejo’s annual 4th of July Street Faire, where the city celebrated both Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the American story.
The 2026 Mission Viejo Parade in 120 Seconds
It was hot. It was humid. But that didn’t stop thousands of residents and visitors from turning out for Mission Viejo’s annual 4th of July Street Faire, where the city celebrated both Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the American story.
