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
The short-term rental company will block one-night reservations during the Fourth of July weekend to discourage unauthorized parties.
The short-term rental company will block one-night reservations during the Fourth of July weekend to discourage unauthorized parties.
"We're building a Disney with more diverse stories and experiences," the resort says.
Vendors who hoped to have booths at the be advised, there is a scammer selling space to the now-canceled Garden Grove Strawberry Festival.
A South Korean national who resides in Orange County failed to report interest income from his bank accounts in Hong Kong and Singapore.
The CDC has paused dispensing of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine after 6 women developed blood clots days after vaccination.
Ready to shop plants, collectibles and more? The Rossmoor Woman's Club is hosting a Sprnig Bargains event at the Plaza on April 17.
One man was convicted in a 1993 rape this month. Over 1,600 rape kits as eligible for examination by the Orange County Crime Lab.
Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic? FEMA is assisting those with no burial insurance through this process.
Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic? FEMA is assisting those with no burial insurance through this process.
Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic? FEMA is assisting those with no burial insurance through this process.
Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic? FEMA is assisting those with no burial insurance through this process.
Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic? FEMA is assisting those with no burial insurance through this process.
Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic? FEMA is assisting those with no burial insurance through this process.
Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic? FEMA is assisting those with no burial insurance through this process.
Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic? FEMA is assisting those with no burial insurance through this process.
Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic? FEMA is assisting those with no burial insurance through this process.
County officials stop short of referring to verification as a "passport" but agree some form of ID may be needed as the state reopens.
Orange County officials stop short of referring to verification as a "passport" but agree some form of ID may be needed as CA reopens.
What's not to love about the sight of an enormous Pacific sunfish, soaking up some rays in the California sunshine?
