Orange County, CA|News|
Fewer Coronavirus Patients In Orange County Hospitals
Orange County area hospitals are housing just over 100 patients with coronavirus, just over one year after the first was admitted.
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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Laguna Beach|News|
Fewer Coronavirus Patients In Laguna Beach Area Hospitals
Orange County area hospitals are housing just over 100 patients with coronavirus, just over one year after the first was admitted.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Marine Mammal Burials In Laguna Beach 'Common Practice' City Says
A city worker seen burying a sea lion was confronted by residents this week in what Public Works says is a common practice by coastal towns.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Coyote Sighting In Orange County: Coyote Awareness For Residents
South County police investigated a coyote sighting this week. Here's a reminder of what to do in case you come face to face with a coyote.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Coyote Sighting Sparks Awareness For Laguna Niguel Area Residents
A coyote sighting in this south Orange County neighborhood had residents concerned. Here's what to do if you come face to face with one.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Coyote Sighting In Laguna Beach: Coyote Awareness For Residents
Laguna Beach police remind residents of what to do in case of coyotes as the weather warms up.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Single Story Craftsman In Laguna Beach With Views Of The Big Pool
Check out the sunset views of the biggest pool around, the mighty Pacific, from this Laguna Beach one-floor home.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
SoCal Christmas Killing: Mother's Body Staged As Kids Open Gifts
An Orange County man was found guilty in the bludgeoning death of his lover in what prosecutors say looked like a scene from "The Shining."
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Orange County Hospitalizations Down, Positive Cases Rise Slightly
More vaccines arrived in Orange County this week, as over 1.8 million vaccine doses have gone into the arms of residents.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Collision On Laguna Canyon Road Delays Outbound Traffic
Drivers in Laguna Beach experienced slower than normal traffic due to a crash on Laguna Canyon Road Wednesday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Police, Fire Service Activity Near Laguna Hills Mall This Week
Lake Forest residents in the area of Laguna Hills Mall may see police and fire activity on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Police, Fire Service Activity Near Laguna Hills Mall This Week
Mission Viejo residents in the area of Laguna Hills Mall may see police and fire activity on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Police, Fire Service Activity Near Laguna Hills Mall This Week
Rancho Santa Margarita residents in the area of Laguna Hills Mall may see police and fire activity on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Ava August on 'American Idol' Top 24 Solo, Duet With Josh Groban
Did you see this Dana Point freshman own the stage on American Idol? Watch as she sings "Driver's License" and "Both Sides Now."
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Flipping The Script On Human Trafficking In Orange County
For 10 years a Santa Ana nonprofit & local authorities have teamed up to reorient law enforcement's approach to the problem of prostitution.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Clemente, CA|News|
South County Man Had Weapons Cache, Threatened Parents: OCSD
A 42-year-old San Clemente man was arrested when multiple illegal weapons were found in his possession, OC Sheriff's Department reports.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Texting Behind Wheel A Concern Across Orange County, Sheriff Says
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, OCSD officers say. Do you touch your phone while driving? Here are some tips to avoid that.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Texting Behind Wheel Big Concern In Newport Beach, Cops Say
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Newport Beach. Do you touch your phone while driving? Here are some tips to avoid that.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Orange Mass Shooting: Judge Orders Attorneys To Hospital Bedside
Attorneys representing the hospitalized man accused of killing 4 in a shooting rampage determined Tuesday's arraignment remained impossible.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Disneyland Ticket Sales Date Announced As Reopening Nears
Here's what we've learned about how to buy Disneyland tickets when you can make park reservations to return to the resort.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
