San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Let Them Play CA Settles Lawsuit; All Sports Allowed To Return
All youth sports — indoor and outdoor — will be allowed to play in California once a county reaches the 14 in 100,000 cases mark.
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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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Coronavirus Numbers In OC Decline As More Are Vaccinated
Over 300,000 Orange County residents are in the health care agency's Othena "Waiting Room" as officials wait for more vaccines to arrive.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Gateway Landscape Project At Ortega & Del Obispo Gets A Reboot
San Juan Capistrano City Council has contracted Brightview Landscape Development Inc. to enhance the landscaping at the intersection.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Laguna Beach Creator, Author Talks Books, Art & The Gift Of COVID
Fabric designer Lori Nayehalski worked out her grief on paper after the loss of her father, writing: "There Once Was A Girl From Nantucket."
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Dana Point Restaurant Scene Expects Boom In 2021
Chef Danielle Kuhn is transforming the former Aurora’s Market into Giana Bakery + Provisions, something Dana Point eagerly awaits.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Newport Beach Home Served Street Gang Related Federal Warrants
An Orange County street gang was the subject of 12 state and federal warrants served early Wednesday morning.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Orange County Hopeful To Reach Red Tier, Focused On Reopening
One year after shutting down Orange County could reach a point of open restaurants, and fewer restrictions on dining, movies by March's end.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Amid Ruby's Diner Closures Fans Look To Mission Viejo Location
These iconic Ruby's Diners, fixtures at the end of Southern California piers since the 80s, have fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Clemente, CA|News|
Amid Ruby's Diner Closures Fans Look To San Clemente Location
These iconic Ruby's Diners, fixtures at the end of Southern California piers since the 80s, have fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Amid Ruby's Diner Closures Fans Look To Laguna Hills Location
These iconic Ruby's Diners, fixtures at the end of Southern California piers since the 80s, have fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Amid Ruby's Diner Closures Fans Look To Laguna Beach Location
These iconic Ruby's Diners, fixtures at the end of Southern California piers since the 80s, have fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Amid Ruby's Diner Closures Fans Look To Balboa Pier Location
These iconic Ruby's Diners, fixtures at the end of Southern California piers since the 80s, have fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Stabbings, Gunshots A '2nd Pandemic' In Orange County, Study Says
Penetrating traumas—from knife or bullet wounds—have increased in Orange County by over 20 percent since March of 2020, according to UCI.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Car Careens Off Ortega Highway Curve, 89 Feet Down Embankment
A driver drove off the side of a steep embankment on the Ortega Highway early Tuesday while going to Orange County from Lake Elsinore.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Urgent Need For Car Seats, Booster Seats, OC Rescue Mission Says
OC Rescue Mission says the need for new car seats & booster seats for its infants, toddlers, and young children in their care is "critical."
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
How Orange County Residents Really Feel About Masks, Politics
A Chapman University study dug deep into a sample of Orange County residents to learn their true feelings when it comes to masks & politics.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Instagram Modeling Fraud Suspect Arrested, Cops Seek More Victims
Seal Beach police say a Long Beach man targeted unsuspecting women on Instagram promised them modeling careers & took their money.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
South Coast Highway Lane Closure Monday: Drivers Beware
Laguna Beach drivers were advised of a lane closure due to road work on Monday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
What Do You Wish For In Rancho Santa Margarita? Patch Photos
A sunny weekend, or morning, is only complete after a walk with your best friend. Here's a peek at life in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Rivan Theater Redux In Laguna Beach
Electric car dealer Rivan will move forward with the restoration, redesign of Laguna Beach's historic theater.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
