Laguna Beach|News|
Pacific Marine Mammal Center Celebrates 50 Years Of Service
The marine mammal center, known throughout Laguna Beach as a safe haven for pinnipeds, is holding fundraisers during their busy season.
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|
Search For Missing Diver Near Laguna Beach Ends Sunday
The U.S. Coast Guard and Laguna Beach Marine Safety division searched for a diver, last seen in a camouflage wet suit, was called off.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Look Inside Laguna's $30 Million Mansion
Jawdropping views, cavernous halls, and over 8,000 square feet of awesome in Irvine Cove. Take a peek and see if it's worth the price tag.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Schools Plan Reopening For All Students In Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach Unified School District declares when schools can fully reopen, but hurdles remain for secondary school students to return.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Newport Beach: Watch District 2 Supervisor Hopefuls Face-Off
Candidates met over Zoom to discuss issues, only three of the candidates appeared at the Newport Beach Chamber sponsored Zoom event.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Los Alamitos: Watch District 2 Supervisor Hopefuls Face-Off
Candidates met over Zoom to discuss issues, only three of the candidates appeared at the Newport Beach Chamber sponsored Zoom event.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Clemente, CA|News|
41 Pounds Of Meth Found Inside Mustang, Driver Arrested: Report
An "erratic driver" on I-5 was pulled over by US Border Patrol near the San Clemente checkpoint. Here's what they found inside his car.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Valentine's Day Staycations Beckon Lovers To South Orange County
Ready for a last-minute Valentine getaway? We found some amazing spaces for you just steps from the beach.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Wildfire Alarm 'Eavesdrops' On Power Grid In Calif. Pilot Project
Early Fault Detection, as SoCal Edison calls it, will detect problems that could spark brush fires long before people even smell the smoke.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Othena: OC Residents Question Vaccine Scheduling App's History
Patch received hundreds of complaints on the problematic Othena COVID-19 vaccination app, still being fixed nearly one month after release.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Soka University Vaccines 'Okay To Use,' County Says
A refrigeration failure led to the possible spoilage of 6,000 doses at the Soka University point of dispensing site, officials say.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Lake Forest Man Positive After 2nd Coronavirus Vaccine: Report
The fully vaccinated Orange County resident answered a call from the Orange County Health Care and couldn't believe what they told him.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Training Officer Filed False Report In Rancho Santa Margarita
An Orange County Sheriff's Department field training officer charged with 2 felony counts after allegedly rewriting a report.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Disabled Big Rig Causes Lane Closure, SIG Alert At Ortega Highway
Smoke and flames were reported from a big rig at the intersection of Camino Capistrano and Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano Wednesday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Nyjah Huston Preps For Skate Of A Lifetime At Tokyo Olympics 2021
The Olympic skateboarder & Laguna Beach local talks discipline, practice routines, and charity before his big debut in the Summer Olympics.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
OC Man Used Erectile Dysfunction Meds In Herbal Remedies: Report
An Orange County importer admitted to lacing herbal remedies with the active ingredient in Cialis and selling them to gas station retailers.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Vaccine Equity For Seniors, CalOptima On Pace For OC's Vulnerable
CalOptima, a county organized health system, aims to help nearly 20,000 members get vaccinated. Are you one of them?
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Disney California Adventure Turns 20, New Food Event Coming Soon
Much has changed at Disney California Adventure in 20 years. As fans long to return Disneyland's President made this special announcement.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
One-Stop Mobile Center Hits The Road In Orange County
Looking for work? Need to hire employees? Orange County's One-Stop Center is hitting the road out of Garden Grove & coming to Los Alamitos.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
My City Los Alamitos Sponsorships Support Future Events
Los Alamitos is thinking outside the box for ways to support favored local events. Here's how your family or business can get involved.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
