Orange County, CA|News|
OC House Flipper Goes To Jail + Slow Speed Chase Stalls 91 Fwy
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Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Ashley Ludwig has been a columnist and online news editor since 2007. Email news tips and leads for Orange County / San Gabriel Valley to ashley.ludwig@patch.com
Prior to joining Patch, she worked as a staff writer for Southwest Riverside's Valley News Newspaper--in print and online. She was a co-founder of the southern California news conglomerate, DailySoCal.com--and prior to that, a freelance journalist for such publications as the North County Times, San Diego Union Tribune, and Southwest Riverside News Network (SWRNN.com), and still owns the local southern California Wine Country blog: TemeculaGrapevine.com.
Ashley Ludwig has worked as a writer on the web since the late 1990s. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona, with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences.
Wife, and mother of two daughters, she is the author of multiple romantic suspense novels. www.ashleyludwig.com
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Orange County, CA|News|
Stolen U-Haul Driver Says 'Good Morning, LA' After Arrest: Cops
A stolen U-haul led California Highway Patrol officers out of Buena Park and across Los Angeles Freeways Tuesday. One man is in custody.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Laguna Hills House-Flipper Sentenced To 18 Months For Fraud
The OC House Flipper failed to report income from the commissions he earned & the diverted investor funds to spend on his lavish lifestyle.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Skate & Stay At Pasea Roller-Skating Rink, Open Through May 19
Things are getting groovy at Pasea, with the new roller skating rink at Huntington Beach.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
When Would Orange County Arrive At Yellow Tier Status?
The pattern could soon allow more openings, less restriction in the yellow tier of the state's reopening plan, officials say.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Early College Senior Earns 4-Year Angels Foundation Scholarship
Paulina Enriquez plans to major in Speech & Language Sciences at the University of California, San Diego thanks to the 4-year scholarship.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
No Kitten Around! OC Firefighters Called In Rescue Family Pet
Some Orange County kids called for the help of OCFA firefighters when their kitten got stuck in a tight spot.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Clemente, CA|News|
All 54 San Clemente High School Avid Students College Bound
54 1st generation college-bound AVID students at San Clemente High School earned over $8 million in scholarships. See where they're heading.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Rare Deep Sea Angler Fish Found On Newport Beach Shores
A jagged-toothed angler fish, more commonly seen swimming at 3,000 feet below, washed up onshore Crystal Cove State Beach over the weekend.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Rare Deep Sea Angler Fish Found On Shores Of Crystal Cove
A jagged-toothed angler fish, more commonly seen swimming at 3,000 feet below, washed up onshore Crystal Cove State Beach over the weekend.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Bat Girl Honored By Ball Club + Yellow Tier Within Reach In OC
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Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
New Art Installations Bring Sea-Life Look To City Hall
From an octopus topped telephone booth to a shiny sea of shark migrations, Laguna Beach has a call to action for artists & their message.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Support Your Local Marine Mammals With Gift For Mom
Pacific Marine Mammal Center invites you to do to a little Mother's Day gifting with these gifts for a good cause.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Teenage Hawks Take Flight + Offshore Drilling Bill Takes Shape
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Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
5K Orange County Residents Die From Coronavirus: Report
Though the grim milestone of 5,000 residents dying of coronavirus, Orange County could still reach the Yellow Tier as of next week.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Irvine Man Indicted For Using PPP Loans On Vacations, Exotic Cars
An Irvine man allegedly used the PPP program to buy luxury vehicles, take lavish vacations, and pay his personal expenses.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
How California Ranks For Gun-Related Hospitalizations
The Rand Corp. recently released a database that tracks hospitalizations due to firearm injuries by state. See how our state measured up.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Watch 3 'Teenage' Hawks Learn To Fly In South Orange County
A local naturalist and photographer shared this hilarious video of a nest of Red Tail Hawk fledglings trying out their flapping skills.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
SoCal Lawmaker Aims To Protect Coast From Offshore Drilling
The House Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on Rep. Mike Levin’s bill and other offshore drilling legislation next week.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Clemente, CA|News|
Naked Man Refuses To Leave Ocean At San Clemente Pier
On Thursday, a man disrobed and entered the water wearing only his birthday suit. Then, he refused to come out.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
