Laguna Beach|News|
Lagunita Seawall Must Fall, Coastal Commision, State Court Says
The much-debated seawall at the 11 Lagunita property in Laguna Beach must come down after California's top court refuses to hear the case.
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|
Orange County Moves To Orange Tier Wednesday: What To Expect
Public health officials urge eligible residents to get vaccinated as the state looks to broadly expand eligibility.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Newport Heights Neighborhood Papered With Racist Flyers: Report
A community in Newport Beach woke Sunday to find Ku Klux Klan flyers containing unwanted racist promotions delivered to their driveways.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Mistakenly-Freed Murder Suspect Found In Orange County
Officers identified Steven Manzo, 24, of Hawaiian Gardens, during a traffic stop in North Orange County Monday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Ava August, Dana Point Freshman, Shines On American Idol
Ava August sailed through Hollywood to reach the top 24 contestants on Season 19 of American Idol.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Katrina Foley Sworn In As Orange County 2nd District Supervisor
Supervisor Katrina Foley represents Costa Mesa, Cypress, Huntington Beach, La Palma, Los Alamitos Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Stanton & more.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Love Your Neighbor, Stop Asian Hate: Congresswomen Band Together
Congresswomen Michelle Steel, Katie Porter and Young Kim openly condemn the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
See This Rare Blue Whale Swimming Near Dana Point
Blue Whale sighted off Three Arch Bay this weekend, the first appearance of the year for excited whale watchers.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
See This Rare Blue Whale Swimming Off Laguna Beach
Blue Whale sighted off Three Arch Bay this weekend, the first appearance of the year for excited whale watchers.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Costa Mesa Vaccination Site Opens As More Vaccines Arrive In OC
The site will have walk-up & drive-through appointments, according to former Mayor Katrina Foley, as more vaccines arrive across the county.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Coroner ID's Seal Beach Apartment Fire Victim
An 82-year-old man perished after a fire erupted overnight in his Leisureworld apartment home on Northwood Road, Monday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Cops, Newport Beach Residents Exhaust-ed By Loud Vehicles
Are YOU exhaust-ed by loud vehicles in Newport Beach? This weekend 100+ were cited, 6 drove in excess of 100 mph & 1 stolen car was found.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Surf And Protect: Laguna Beach Police Department Seeks Officers
The city of Laguna Beach is accepting applications for police officers. Here is who should apply.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Feeding Laguna Beach: Coronavirus Economic Fallout Continues
As more businesses reopen officials expect unemployment to improve. Still, the economic fallout from coronavirus has left lingering effects.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Palos Verdes Deputy DA Appointed To State Superior Court
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 18 California Superior Court judges including 4 in Los Angeles County and 2 in Orange County.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Newport Beach Judge One Of 18 Appointed To State Superior Court
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 18 California Superior Court judges including 4 in Los Angeles County and 2 in Orange County.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
4 LA Judges Appointed To California State Superior Court
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 18 California Superior Court judges including 4 in Los Angeles County and 2 in Orange County.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
2 OC Judges Appointed To California State Superior Court
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 18 California Superior Court judges including 4 in Los Angeles County and 2 in Orange County.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Rossmoor Judge One Of 18 Appointed To State Superior Court
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 18 California Superior Court judges including 4 in Los Angeles County and 2 in Orange County.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Wedge Sunset, Hope On The Horizon In Orange County: Patch Photos
Patch loves photos. Send us a picture to show why you love where you live for a chance to be featured on Patch Photos of the Week.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
