Peter Schelden, Patch Staff
- Mission Viejo, CA
Email: peter.schelden (a) patch.com
Phone: 949-280-4719 | Hometown: Boulder City, Nevada (now Mission Viejo)
Hello, and welcome to the site. I edit and report on Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel and Dana Point for Patch.com.
I have spent my professional life writing news in suburban communities, mostly in South County. Before joining Patch I worked for the Orange County Register, where I covered San Juan, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo and Laguna Beach. I have also written for the Daily Sparks Tribune.
I studied British literature of the 18th century and will talk your ear off about Samuel Johnson if I am provoked. I also studied journalism.
Posting Activity
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Spooky Skate Contest, Firebird Ballet and Cake Decorating
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Mission Viejo|News|
Oxford Prep Students to Relive the American Revolution Monday
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
O.C. Inmates Make Dogs More Adoptable
Abandoned dogs get obedience training and inmates learn new skills in the Pathways to Hope COLLAR program.
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East Mission Viejo House Fire Causes 'Extensive Damage'
Station 45 from Rancho Santa Margarita is the first to respond; 35 firefighters extinguish the Pinebrook blaze.
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Family, Friends Remember Dancer Shot by Deputy
Connor Bishop Zion's loved ones paid their last respects at a dance memorial Friday in Laguna Niguel.
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Eastbrook House Fire Causes 'Extensive Damage'
Thirty-five firefighters put out a house fire on Pinebrook Friday night.
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Video: Apologetic Robber Strikes in Mission Viejo with Handgun
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Update: 120 Years to Life for Mission Viejo Child Molester
Omar Guzman was sentenced to 120 years to life Friday for molesting two young sisters and one of his daughter's friends.
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Video: Apologetic Robber Strikes in Mission Viejo with Handgun
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Man Shot by Police in Laguna Niguel Remembered Friday
After being shot and killed by police, a young dancer will be remembered Friday night.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Mission Viejo by the Numbers: How the City Spent Your Taxes
Mission Viejo spent about $50 million from its general fund last year. Find out where that money went.
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Menelik Watson Back in Practice for Oakland Raiders
An injury-heavy summer has kept the former Saddleback College Gaucho sidelined until Wednesday.
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Following Helicopter Search, 1 Arrested Near Rancho Niguel Road
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Police Calls: Neighbor Accused of Videotaping Neighbor's Dog
Crime calls from Laguna Niguel-Dana Point.
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Multiple Oregon Sighting of Missing Teen Bryce Laspisa Unconfirmed
Family urges volunteers to search the Oregon coast, but sightings of the missing Laguna Niguel teen remain unconfirmed.
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Mission Viejo|News|
Video: Highlight Reel from Trabuco Hills Football Game
Watch highlights as the Trabuco Hills High Mustangs battle the Santa Margarita Eagles.
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Free Screening at Luxury Cinema for Stand Up Paddle Documentary
Documentary featuring Dave Kalama and more airing for free Wednesday night.
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Food Truck Guide for Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Trabuco Hills High
Hotdogs and corndogs fit for Nordic gods.
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