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2-Hour Q&A OC.TalkRadio Show on Alzheimer's Disease
On February 8, Jim Schmitt and Michelle Patterson are combining their two OC Talk Radio shows (Open Mic and Event Complete) for a two-hour session featuring Jim McAleer, of Ladera Ranch. Jim, the CEO and President of the Orange County Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, will be on air to discuss the rapidly growing disease and answer your questions. You won't want to miss this show which deals with a cruel disease that will, in one way or another, affect everyone, either as a victim oir a caretaker. The shoiw will be aired this Wednesday, February 8, from 2 to 4 pm on OCTalkRadio.net. To hear the show, go to www.octalkradio.net and click "ON AIR."
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 February 2012 issue was delivered to every home, business and apartment complex in Ladera Ranch on Thursday, February 2. 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 the closing of Infusion and the people who celebrated it's contribution to Ladera Ranch, a survey of Ladera women on their wishes for Valentine's Day, an in depth interview of Darrell Issa, Ladera Ranch's new congressman-to-be, 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 February 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."
Well, Not 'til Reelected
Meet Darrell Issa, Ladera Ranch's New Congressman
When Ladera Ranch Republicans vote in the June primary election, they'll see Congressman Darrell Issa's name on the ballot for reelection instead of Ken Calvert. That's because the redistricting changes, following the 2010 U.S. Census, put Ladera Ranch in the newly-formed 49th Congressional District of California (see map), represented by Congressman Issa, instead of the 44th District represented by Congressman Calvert. He may be opposed, but the popular five-term Congressman is likely to win reelection no matter who runs agaiunst him in the Republican primary or the November General Election. For an in depth interview with our likely new congressman, click on Congressman Issa.
What Do Ladera Women Want for Valentine's Day?
by Missy Bystrom, Feature Writer
There are varying opinions as to how Valentine’s Day originated. Over time though, February 14th has become the date for celebrating St. Valentine's Day, the patron saint of lovers. Ladera Ranch Moms were asked what they hope that their "sweetie’s" will give them this Valentine’s Day. Listen up, mates, you can learn something from their surprisingly modest pleasures. More . . .>
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 . . .>
Sweet! Opens in Mercantile West Next to NutriShop
Just in time for Valentine's Day, 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 . . .>
Two Ladera Ranch Residents Guilty Of Major Crimes
Ali Achekzai (right),
34, formerly of Ladera Ranch, was found guilty by a jury in December 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. Nanette Ann Packard (left), formerly Nanette Ann Johnston, 46, of Ladera Ranch, was found guilty by a jury of one felony count of special circumstances murder for financial gain Click for more on the Police Blotter.
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.
On February 8, Jim Schmitt and Michelle Patterson are combining their two OC Talk Radio shows (Open Mic and Event Complete) for a two-hour session featuring Jim McAleer, of Ladera Ranch. Jim, the CEO and President of the Orange County Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, will be on air to discuss the rapidly growing disease and answer your questions. You won't want to miss this show which deals with a cruel disease that will, in one way or another, affect everyone, either as a victim oir a caretaker. The shoiw will be aired this Wednesday, February 8, from 2 to 4 pm on OCTalkRadio.net. To hear the show, go to www.octalkradio.net and click "ON AIR."
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 February 2012 issue was delivered to every home, business and apartment complex in Ladera Ranch on Thursday, February 2. 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 the closing of Infusion and the people who celebrated it's contribution to Ladera Ranch, a survey of Ladera women on their wishes for Valentine's Day, an in depth interview of Darrell Issa, Ladera Ranch's new congressman-to-be, 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 February 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."Well, Not 'til Reelected
Meet Darrell Issa, Ladera Ranch's New Congressman
When Ladera Ranch Republicans vote in the June primary election, they'll see Congressman Darrell Issa's name on the ballot for reelection instead of Ken Calvert. That's because the redistricting changes, following the 2010 U.S. Census, put Ladera Ranch in the newly-formed 49th Congressional District of California (see map), represented by Congressman Issa, instead of the 44th District represented by Congressman Calvert. He may be opposed, but the popular five-term Congressman is likely to win reelection no matter who runs agaiunst him in the Republican primary or the November General Election. For an in depth interview with our likely new congressman, click on Congressman Issa.What Do Ladera Women Want for Valentine's Day?
by Missy Bystrom, Feature Writer
There are varying opinions as to how Valentine’s Day originated. Over time though, February 14th has become the date for celebrating St. Valentine's Day, the patron saint of lovers. Ladera Ranch Moms were asked what they hope that their "sweetie’s" will give them this Valentine’s Day. Listen up, mates, you can learn something from their surprisingly modest pleasures. More . . .>
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 . . .>Sweet! Opens in Mercantile West Next to NutriShop
Just in time for Valentine's Day, 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 . . .>
Two Ladera Ranch Residents Guilty Of Major Crimes
Ali Achekzai (right),
34, formerly of Ladera Ranch, was found guilty by a jury in December 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. Nanette Ann Packard (left), formerly Nanette Ann Johnston, 46, of Ladera Ranch, was found guilty by a jury of one felony count of special circumstances murder for financial gain Click for more on the Police Blotter.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.