Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
OC Fair 'Time For Fun' Summer Opening Dates Announced
After a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, we can confirm that the OC Fair is reopening in July. Will you go back?
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 Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Dana Point Announces Egg Decorating Contest
Here are some ideas on how to decorate an Easter Egg for the city of Dana Point's egg decoration contest!
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Lake Forest Cops Find Ghost Gun Manufacturing Operation, Drugs
Lake Forest Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Team officers discovered an illegal ghost gun manufacturing operation over the weekend.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Feeding Orange County: 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
Orange County, CA|News|
What Changes At Orange Tier Reopening: Wineries, Bars, Bowling
Officials in Orange County expect reopening measures to reach another less-restrictive tier as early as Tuesday. Here is what to expect.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Stunning Kitchen, Backyard Views Near Rancho Santa Margarita
What can $5 million buy you near Rancho Santa Margarita? How about this incredible eat-in kitchen with larger than life Viking refrigerator.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Distinct, Artistic Kitchen In Dana Point Lantern Village Home
Just drink in that tile, the cabinet facades, & that amazing attention to detail at this Dana Point eclectic home. Yes! it's me? or no way?
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Lakefront Mission Viejo Offers Spacious Entertainer's Kitchen
This 5 bedroom home boasts a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, a large center island with built-in appliances & a breakfast nook.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
What Would You Cook In This Lake Forest Chef's Kitchen?
We love the countertops for days, bright open spaces, and imagining dinner around that outdoor fireplace. How about you?
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Storybook French Provincial Seal Beach Cottage, Amazing Kitchen
Once upon a time, the cutest cottage in all of Seal Beach was for sale. This Viking refrigerator in the kitchen is the stuff of fairytales.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Updated San Juan Capistrano Dream Home, Generous Chef's Kitchen
Enjoy a gourmet chef's kitchen & outdoor dining among the gardens created & groomed over 30 years' time.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
4 Gourmet Kitchens In This Multi-Gen Laguna Beach Dream Home
Calling all chefs! which of these FOUR kitchens would you like to serve up your next meal? Food just tastes better when made with that view.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Clemente, CA|News|
OCSD's New Behavioral Health Bureau To Improve Homeless Outreach
Though OCSD will enforce criminal violations, they hope to provide individuals with mental health issues a path to get much-needed help.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Hoag Nurses Get CenteredVR To Reduce Long Term Stress
Using virtual reality-enabled programming to support the mental health & well-being of patients, Hoag Hospital shares "VR & R" with nurses.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Ex-Laguna Beach Police Officer's Trial Continued Until May
A former police officer is accused of holding a gun at another officer's head after a party in Santa Ana in September.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Lake Forest Man Charged In Ex-Wife's Brutal Death
A mother of two parked her car to go to her nanny job in the city of Irvine when she was beaten repeatedly with a tire iron and later died.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Orange County Eyes Orange Tier, Blue Shield Vaccine Distribution
OC Supervisors, health care will work with Blue Shield for vaccine distribution instead of the state, but you may need to reregister.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Laguna Beach Coastline Faces Tsunami Risk, So Get Ready
Major tsunamis could hit Laguna Beach with little warning. Residents should know the signs and when and where to evacuate, scientists warn.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Hate Crime Against Asian Americans Investigated In Seal Beach
A member of the Leisure World community received a threatening letter which Seal Beach police are viewing as a hate crime.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Lake Forest Misconceptions: California's Not All About Surfers
We asked: What's a misconception that people have about California that drives you crazy? Here's what you said.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
