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08/03/2025

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🚒👨‍🚒Orange County Fire Authority Station 24 – May 1970

The July 1970 issue of the Mission Viejo Reporter featured the opening of the new Fire Station 24 on Marguerite Parkway. The dedication ceremony took place on May 28 and was open to the public and civic leaders, county dignitaries, and state officials invited as guests.

Pictured is one attendee, Jeff Zellner, 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Zellner of Mission Viejo. Jeff was one of the lucky ones as he wore a hat and sat behind the wheel of one of two brand new pumper fire engines at the station - a dream for an aspiring firefighter.

If you have local history to share, contact [email protected] with your photos and memories. For more information, visit cityofmissionviejo.org/local-history.

Interested in seeing what the brand-new Station 24 looks like now? Head over to the City’s award-winning YouTube channel at youtu.be/Rtul2cL7K0g and join Mayor Bob Ruesch and OCFA Division Chief Cheyne Maule for a sneak peek!

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🐾 Coyote sightings are a regular occurrence throughout Orange County.

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center provides helpful information to stay safe and prevent unwanted encounters. Visit cmvas.org to learn more.

Here are a few important safety reminders:
🔹 Keep pet food indoors.
🔹 Do not leave small pets unattended outdoors.
🔹 Always walk dogs on a leash.
🔹 Secure trash in sturdy containers with tight-fitting lids.

📲 If you believe a coyote is sick or injured, DO NOT approach it. Instead, contact Mission Viejo Animal Services at (949) 470-3045.

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🚨BREAKING: Shia may be a Border Collie mix… but we’re 87% sure she’s also part government experiment 🚨

That’s right. According to absolutely no scientific data and one suspiciously accurate Magic 8 Ball, Shia was designed in a top-secret lab to herd not just sheep, but emotions.

Feeling down? Shia will stare directly into your soul and make you rethink your entire life—in a good way.
Feeling too confident? Shia will challenge you to a staring contest and win. Every time.
Thinking of adopting a boring dog? Shia will politely judge you from across the room until you make the right choice.

She's got the brains of a genius, the energy of three toddlers after cake, and the heart of a golden retriever on Valentine's Day. She’s also been known to rearrange socks by color and moonwalk when she’s excited. (Okay, we made that last part up. Or did we?)

Come meet Shia before the Men in Black realize we’re giving her away for free. 🛸👀

Can't adopt but want to help homeless pets? Visit www.SDDAC.com, click donate, and give $100,000 or whatever you can afford. :)

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Next Up! We return to Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach on Friday August 8th for another hippie, rootsy, bluegrassy, grateful celebration! Bring friends, family, and don't forget your dancing shoes! We'll take requests from The Deck stage, surrounded by artists, craftsmen, and their exquisite creations at this magical place! We hope to see you there! 🌹 SawdustArtFestival.org

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Community, connection, and collaboration are at the heart of The Sillers Center! ❤️ We're putting the finishing touches on our amazing new space, designed to foster caring individuals and effective communicators. Join us for the grand opening on Friday, Sept. 5th at Noon and see for yourself!

🎀 Ribbon Cutting in The Floriani Family Park
🏡 Open House Tours of the Sillers Center
☕ Coffee & Treats at the Welcome Café
🤝 Meet the Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF)

All are welcome! Let's celebrate together!

08/03/2025

The emergency department at UCI Medical Center, has received the 2025 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award. It is one of just 100 hospitals in the nation to be awarded this year. The award is an affirmation of the team’s dedication to quality, safety and a positive, supportive culture.

“This award validates our ongoing commitment to advancing emergency nursing practice through evidence-based care, continuous improvement, and fostering a supportive work environment,” said Colette Baeza, MPH, BSN, director of UCI Health Emergency & Trauma Services.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4m3XoPG

08/03/2025

We're thrilled to announce that St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital and ranks as one of the top 10 hospitals in the Los Angeles/Orange County metro area by U.S. News and World Report.

Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our high-performance ratings across 16 medical specialties, procedures and conditions:

✅ Orthopedics ✅ Pulmonology and lung surgery ✅ Spinal fusion ✅ Congestive heart failure ✅ Colon cancer ✅ Heart attack ✅ Hip fracture & hip replacement ✅ Kidney failure ✅ Knee replacement ✅ Leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma ✅ Lung cancer surgery ✅ Pacemaker implantation ✅ Pneumonia ✅ Stroke ✅ Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) ✅ Prostate cancer surgery

Thank you to our incredible team for your commitment to providing high-quality, award-winning care for our community.

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🐾 Meet Bagel the Beagle! 🐶💛
This sweet girl is an absolute doll and ready to steal your heart. She's currently available for adoption at the Bonita Shelter — and guess what? All adoption fees are waived this month! 🎉

Come say hi and find your new best friend.

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