Americano’s Coffee brings an upscale, big-city atmosphere to Mission Viejo, with organic coffee, ceremonial matcha, premium ingredients and drinks served until 10 PM.
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.
Mission Viejo musician Neil Levin describes his sound as “cosmic blues,” blending blues, classic rock and psychedelic rock. After studying at Saddleback College and Berklee, he’s bringing his music home to the Mission Viejo Night Market on September 19, 2026.
Mission Viejo’s Tephani McCleave, USOA Mrs. California, is using her platform to empower women and support families facing pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses. Her son BAM’s journey inspired her to launch a nonprofit dedicated to helping other families.
At 103, Mission Viejo Hometown Hero Anna T. Boyce has spent decades advocating for women, marginalized communities and overlooked residents. Her remarkable history includes a role in California’s medical marijuana movement and years of community service.
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.
The candidates are set for Mission Viejo’s five City Council districts. Here’s an early look at the candidates, their backgrounds and priorities as campaigns get underway ahead of the November 3, 2026, municipal election.
Five Mission Viejo City Council districts are part of the November 3 election. Here’s a look at the candidates running in each district.
Brown widow spiders are proliferating in Mission Viejo. Here’s how to identify them, where they hide and what you should know about their bites.
Mission Viejo High School’s 2026 Mission for Heroes game commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 while honoring veterans, first responders, Gold Star families and community heroes.
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