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
All Orange County "owes San Clemente a debt of gratitude for turning a bright light on the TCA’s nefarious activities," the mayor says.
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The county has 1.62 million fully vaccinated residents, as officials grow concerned about the coronavirus Delta variant from India.
Tidal overflow and beach erosion are expected this week along Orange County's beaches. Be on the lookout when you go.
Tidal overflow and beach erosion are expected this week in Seal Beach and along Orange County's beaches. Be on the lookout when you go.
Tidal overflow and beach erosion are expected this week in Newport Beach and along Orange County's beaches. Be on the lookout when you go.
Tidal overflow and beach erosion are expected this week for Capo Beach and along Orange County's beaches. Be on the lookout when you go.
Tidal overflow and beach erosion are expected this week in Laguna Beach and along Orange County's beaches. Be on the lookout when you go.
Tidal overflow and beach erosion are expected this week in San Clemente and along Orange County's beaches. Be on the lookout when you go.
We love this picture shared from Laguna Beach Local Brian Barwick that captures the sheer essence of summertime, including the lifeguard!
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The average cost of gasoline in Laguna Beach remains $1.212 greater than it was one year ago, according to the Automobile Club of SoCal.
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This is a special night dedicated to raising awareness of the diabetic health crisis, with the goal to save lives, event organizers say.
This is a special night dedicated to raising awareness of the diabetic health crisis, with the goal to save lives, event organizers say.
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We love this 33 Smithcliffs home with its perfect location for soaking up the Laguna Beach sunshine.
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Register to attend the Joint Forces Air Base fireworks display. Here's what to expect when you go.
