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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.
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We asked: What's a misconception that people have about California that drives you crazy? Here's what you said.

We asked: What's a misconception that people have about California that drives you crazy? Here's what you said.
We asked: What's a misconception that people have about California that drives you crazy? Here's what you said.
Three South Orange County gymnasts filed a complaint against Azarian Gymnastics citing both physical and emotional abuse.
Three South Orange County gymnasts filed a complaint against Azarian Gymnastics citing both physical and emotional abuse.
Does your graduating senior want to study Marine Biology? See who is presenting & how to register for the Ocean Institute's virtual fair.
Even though Passover or Easter celebrations may be small in 2021-whether you cook or order to-go -how will your family enjoy being together?
In the fall of '21 students will be welcomed back to the Laguna Beach campus. Patch talks with students, teachers about how far they've come
The county has inoculated about 1 million people, less than 1/3 of its population. Now, they want to open more super PODS for vaccines.
Orange County Fire Authority Firefighters battled a blaze early Wednesday morning in Tustin where one person was injured.
Newly listed at $30 million, this contemporary beachfront home has the keys to your own private paradise.
Food pantry workers were able to personal protective equipment packs to those in need thanks to a generous neighbor donation.
Time to meet Mickey Mouse at the Main Gates! Book a room at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa starting April 29- with limited capacity.
At Disneyland, Knott's, Magic Mountain & Universal screams of delight are the background music of the experience. Is silence the new normal?
It's been a year of shutdowns but as of this week, you can dine out safely, hit the movies. If you go out be safe! CHP will be out in force.
Three separate drivers were arrested for driving under the influence Monday night, Mission Viejo Police Services reports.
Orange County's public libraries are upgrading some locations. In the meantime, here's what you need to grab a book & go!
Orange County's public libraries are upgrading some locations. In the meantime, here's what you need to grab a book & go!
Orange County's public libraries are upgrading some locations. In the meantime, here's what you need to grab a book & go!
Orange County's public libraries are upgrading some locations. In the meantime, here's what you need to grab a book & go!