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Ladera's 2010 activities are iin the Calendar of Events. Organizations intererested in posting their events are asked to email all details to LaderaTimes@cox.net.
Ladera Ranch Woman Tried for Murder-for-Profit
Nanette Ann Packard (left), formerly Nanette Ann Johnston, 46, of Ladera Ranch, trial Monday for the 1994 cold case shooting-murder for financial gain of her benefactor-boyfriend in his Newport Beach home. She is charged with one felony count of special circumstances murder for financial gain and faces a maximum sentence of life in state prison without the possibility of parole if convicted. Opening statements are expected to begin Monday, January 9 in the Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. More . . .>
Ladera Times Is THE Source for Ladera Ranch News
The only real source of news and information about Ladera Ranch is the Ladera Times, Ladera's hometown community newspaper. The January 2012 issue was delivered to every home, business and apartment complex in Ladera Ranch on Thursday, December 29. If you didn't receive your free copy, you can pick one up at most stores in Ladera Ranch, but hurry, they go quickly. This month's issue has a feature on the amazing children of Ladera Ranch, a survey of Ladera youth on their New Year's Resolutions, Area 11 AYSO Champs, the affects of redistricting on Ladera Ranch, as well as the ever popular Police Blotter, and many of your favorite monthly columns. To view a PDF of the issue online, click on January 2012 Ladera Times (allow time for the file to download). You can also read this and any of the past 12 issues online by clicking on "Back Issues."
Ladera Ranch to Go without State Senator in 2013-14
Did you know that, due to redistricting of California's state and federal election districtis as a result of the 2010 Census, Ladera Ranch and surround communities will not have a State Senator for the 2013-14 year while some other areas will have two State Senators? This according to the monthly report by Jett McCormick on behalf of the Ladera Ranch Civic Council, for which Jett currently serves as Vice President. More . . .>
Ladera Youth Sets Goals for the New Year
by Missy Bystrom, Feature Writer
New Year’s Resolutions are different from other goals in that they are made in anticipation of a new, fresh beginning. Given the state of our economy – not only of our Nation, the entire World – there seems like no better time than 2012 to begin thinking about the little ways we can change or improve our own lives to contribute to the greater good. To that end, we once again turn to the true experts of abiding hope and positive visions for the future. Here is what they had to say: More . . .>
Sweet! Opens in Mercantile West Next to NutriShop
Just in time for Christmas, Jorden Collins, local Ladera mom of five kids, has just opened a candy store in Suite E1 across from Cinnamon Productions and right next to NutriShop in Mercantile West shopping plaza at 25642 Crown Valley Parkway (phone 949-351-7511. The new shop is called, what else, Sweet! More . . .>
Former Ladera Ranch Resident Convicted of Serial Rape
Ali Achekzai (shown right), 33, formerly of Ladera Ranch, suspected of being an international serial rapist, was convicted December 15 of sexually assaulting three Southern California women after being captured in Austria in 2010 following a DNA match through INTERPOL. The defendant was featured on the Orange County District Attorney's (OCDA) Most Wanted list. He was found guilty by a jury of two felony counts of forcible rape, two felony count of sexual penetration by foreign object by force, one felony count of aggravated assault, one felony count of assault with the intent to commit a sexual offense, and sentencing enhancements and allegations for committing sexual crimes against more than one victim and causing great bodily injury to a victim. Click for more on the Police Blotter.
Jeff Blugrind and Abe Cook Elected to LARMAC Board
The Ladera Ranch Maintenance Corporation (LARMAC), the community homeowner’s association, has made it official; two-term incumbent DirectorJeff Blugrind and Board Officer Abe Cook have been elected to a s three-year term on the LARMAC Board of Directors beginning in December.
Sleep Comfort Promotion Benefits Laura's House
From now through January 17, 2012, customers who donate $50 to Laura’s House will receive $200 off the purchase price of any Stressless® Recliner, or $400 off the Stressless® Royal Recliner at the Comfortable Sleep & Home™ stores in Ladera Ranch and San Clemente. More. . .>
Free Federal Homeowner's Mortgage Help Available
Hundreds turned out recently for a free HOME (Home Owner Mobile Education) Preservation Workshop to learn about important steps to preserve home-ownership and avoid foreclosure, some traveling from as far away asLos Angeles , Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
'Open Mic' Has Hot Topics & Guests on 'OC Talk Radio'
If you're not listening to Ladera Times Editor and Publisher Jim Schmitt's show, "Open Mic" on www.OCTalkRadio.net, you're missing a lot of fun, arguments, and dialogue as Jim and his guests deal with the hot topics of the day. Aired every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, Open Mic features residents and business people of Ladera Ranch who have an interesting story to tell or subject to discuss. What's more, you can call in and join in the dialogue. You can also listen to re-runs of previous shows. More . . . >
List Your Business in 'Shop Ladera' Databank
Ladera Times is launching a "Shop Ladera" campaign and to get things rolling, we’re creating a database of Ladera Ranch storefront and home-based businesses. It’s free to register your business in the data- base. Simply click on “Shop Ladera.” (Logo designed by Alex Dehesa, Creative Director.) To be listed in the database, which can be accessed by clicking on "Shop Ladera," a business must meet one of two criteria:
o Have a storefront or home-based business in Ladera Ranch, or
o Live in Ladera Ranch and have a business elsewhere.
Nanette Ann Packard (left), formerly Nanette Ann Johnston, 46, of Ladera Ranch, trial Monday for the 1994 cold case shooting-murder for financial gain of her benefactor-boyfriend in his Newport Beach home. She is charged with one felony count of special circumstances murder for financial gain and faces a maximum sentence of life in state prison without the possibility of parole if convicted. Opening statements are expected to begin Monday, January 9 in the Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. More . . .>Ladera Times Is THE Source for Ladera Ranch News
The only real source of news and information about Ladera Ranch is the Ladera Times, Ladera's hometown community newspaper. The January 2012 issue was delivered to every home, business and apartment complex in Ladera Ranch on Thursday, December 29. If you didn't receive your free copy, you can pick one up at most stores in Ladera Ranch, but hurry, they go quickly. This month's issue has a feature on the amazing children of Ladera Ranch, a survey of Ladera youth on their New Year's Resolutions, Area 11 AYSO Champs, the affects of redistricting on Ladera Ranch, as well as the ever popular Police Blotter, and many of your favorite monthly columns. To view a PDF of the issue online, click on January 2012 Ladera Times (allow time for the file to download). You can also read this and any of the past 12 issues online by clicking on "Back Issues."Ladera Ranch to Go without State Senator in 2013-14
Did you know that, due to redistricting of California's state and federal election districtis as a result of the 2010 Census, Ladera Ranch and surround communities will not have a State Senator for the 2013-14 year while some other areas will have two State Senators? This according to the monthly report by Jett McCormick on behalf of the Ladera Ranch Civic Council, for which Jett currently serves as Vice President. More . . .>Ladera Youth Sets Goals for the New Year
by Missy Bystrom, Feature Writer
New Year’s Resolutions are different from other goals in that they are made in anticipation of a new, fresh beginning. Given the state of our economy – not only of our Nation, the entire World – there seems like no better time than 2012 to begin thinking about the little ways we can change or improve our own lives to contribute to the greater good. To that end, we once again turn to the true experts of abiding hope and positive visions for the future. Here is what they had to say: More . . .>
Sweet! Opens in Mercantile West Next to NutriShop
Just in time for Christmas, Jorden Collins, local Ladera mom of five kids, has just opened a candy store in Suite E1 across from Cinnamon Productions and right next to NutriShop in Mercantile West shopping plaza at 25642 Crown Valley Parkway (phone 949-351-7511. The new shop is called, what else, Sweet! More . . .>
Former Ladera Ranch Resident Convicted of Serial Rape
Ali Achekzai (shown right), 33, formerly of Ladera Ranch, suspected of being an international serial rapist, was convicted December 15 of sexually assaulting three Southern California women after being captured in Austria in 2010 following a DNA match through INTERPOL. The defendant was featured on the Orange County District Attorney's (OCDA) Most Wanted list. He was found guilty by a jury of two felony counts of forcible rape, two felony count of sexual penetration by foreign object by force, one felony count of aggravated assault, one felony count of assault with the intent to commit a sexual offense, and sentencing enhancements and allegations for committing sexual crimes against more than one victim and causing great bodily injury to a victim. Click for more on the Police Blotter.Jeff Blugrind and Abe Cook Elected to LARMAC Board
The Ladera Ranch Maintenance Corporation (LARMAC), the community homeowner’s association, has made it official; two-term incumbent DirectorJeff Blugrind and Board Officer Abe Cook have been elected to a s three-year term on the LARMAC Board of Directors beginning in December.
Sleep Comfort Promotion Benefits Laura's House
From now through January 17, 2012, customers who donate $50 to Laura’s House will receive $200 off the purchase price of any Stressless® Recliner, or $400 off the Stressless® Royal Recliner at the Comfortable Sleep & Home™ stores in Ladera Ranch and San Clemente. More. . .>
Hundreds turned out recently for a free HOME (Home Owner Mobile Education) Preservation Workshop to learn about important steps to preserve home-ownership and avoid foreclosure, some traveling from as far away as
'Open Mic' Has Hot Topics & Guests on 'OC Talk Radio'
If you're not listening to Ladera Times Editor and Publisher Jim Schmitt's show, "Open Mic" on www.OCTalkRadio.net, you're missing a lot of fun, arguments, and dialogue as Jim and his guests deal with the hot topics of the day. Aired every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, Open Mic features residents and business people of Ladera Ranch who have an interesting story to tell or subject to discuss. What's more, you can call in and join in the dialogue. You can also listen to re-runs of previous shows. More . . . >
List Your Business in 'Shop Ladera' Databank
Ladera Times is launching a "Shop Ladera" campaign and to get things rolling, we’re creating a database of Ladera Ranch storefront and home-based businesses. It’s free to register your business in the data- base. Simply click on “Shop Ladera.” (Logo designed by Alex Dehesa, Creative Director.) To be listed in the database, which can be accessed by clicking on "Shop Ladera," a business must meet one of two criteria: o Have a storefront or home-based business in Ladera Ranch, or
o Live in Ladera Ranch and have a business elsewhere.