City of Mission Viejo, CA

With the new Stay-At-Home order in effect in Southern California, the City of Mission Viejo continues to provide services to the community while taking precautionary measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The City is accommodating the new order with some adjustments including closing 40-plus playgrounds. https://bit.ly/33RUSG8 #MissionViejo

#TrafficAlert lane closures today: W/B #2 lane Los Alisos at Trabuco S/B #2 lane Cabot at Merit Circle... #MVTraffic

With the continued surge of coronavirus cases, Orange County will enter Governor Gavin Newsom’s three-week stay-at-home order at 11:59 pm on Sunday, December 6. https://cityofmissionviejo.org//orange-county-expected-ent

Mayor Brian Goodell and Mayor Pro Tem Trish Kelley have won reelection, according to the unofficial results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters. In Mission Viejo, two seats were up for two-year terms. Mayor Goodell was first elected to office in 2016. Voters first elected Mayor Pro Tem Kelley to the Council in 2002. She retired from office in 2014 due to term limits. After a 2-year return to the private sector, she was elected again in 2016.... For more local election information, visit https://ocvote.com/results/current-election-results. #MissionViejo #Election2020 #OrangeCounty

We're a few days late...but we hope you enjoy these photos! City staff held a Virtual Halloween Photo Costume Contest. The winners: ... Favorite Costume: Mark, The Chicken! Most Creative: Stephanie, Bloody Angel Best Family: Laura, Guardians of Mission Viejo! Funniest: Giselle/ Mission Viejo Animal Services Center - "I saw a Tiger and the Tiger Saw a Man" #MissionViejoLife #Halloween2020 #VirtualHalloween

Visit https://visufund.com/help-us-decorate-the-dawg-house to help decorate the DAWG tree and benefit the homeless animals in our community. #MissionViejoAnimalServices

The City of Mission Viejo continues to monitor the #BondFire, which possibly began with a house fire in Silverado Canyon. As of 4:30 pm today, there is no immediate fire threat to #MissionViejo from the more than 7,200-acre fire. Early morning, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in response to the fire burning in Silverado/Williams Canyon. OCSD - Mission Viejo Police Services, CHP - Capistrano and other agencies have been supporting Orange County Fire Au...thority with road closures, traffic control and evacuations in the affected areas outside the City. More than 500 firefighters continue to aggressively fight the fire from land and air. For up-to-date and accurate information, follow the social media sites of the City, OCFA and OCSD. #missionviejolife

#MVTraffic lane closures today 11/4: E/B & W/B Marguerite to Olympiad Utility adjustments... E/B & W/B #2 lanes at Via Noveno Traffic System improvements W/B #2 Jeronimo at Arbolitos Asphalt work #MVTraffic

We are teaming up with Saddleback Church up to host a Drive-Through Grocery Distribution this Saturday at Los Alisos Intermediate School! The drive-through event is from 9-11 am at 25171 Moor Avenue. ... For more information, visit saddleback.com/getfood. #MissionViejo #freshfood #OrangeCounty

Tuesday, November 3, is the last day to vote. We have seen long lines at the polls in Mission Viejo so please be aware that you can opt to vote Sunday or Monday.

Drum roll please ... and the winners of this year’s Scarecrow Contest are: Most Humorous 2020 Mom! MOMs Club of Mission Viejo Spookiest Crowbar MV Homeschoolers... Best Traditional Julia Daughters of the American Revolution Mission Viejo Chapter People's Choice Stay Pawsitive! Capo Valley High School Shout out to the winners, who will receive cash prizes courtesy of the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce, and everyone who voted and took part in the spooky fun!

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) is hosting a special informational Zoom meeting at 5:30 pm on November 5 to discuss the ankle-biter mosquito prevalent throughout Orange County. The meeting will focus on the invasive Aedes mosquito, an aggressive black-and-white insect that is thriving in populations across the State. https://bit.ly/2TFsDVq #OrangeCounty #Mosquitoes #MissionViejo

Calling parents of elementary school kids in Capistrano Unified School District and Saddleback Valley Unified School Districts: Do you need a break? Drop off your kids at Kids Factory to let them get the wiggles out while you enjoy some time for yourself! https://bit.ly/37QFGvE #MissionViejo #OrangeCounty

Early voting for the Municipal General Election takes place from 8 am to 8 pm Friday, October 30 through November 2 at six locations in town. On Election Day, November 3, Vote Centers are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Here are the sites: Mission Viejo Church of Christ, 26558 Marguerite Parkway... Mission Viejo City Hall, 200 Civic Center Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way Orange County Islamic Foundation (OCIF), 23581 Madero Drive Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway Shepherd of the Hills Church, 26001 Muirlands Blvd. For more information, visit our elections page: https://bit.ly/2Gf3LAW #MissionViejo #OCVote2020 Orange County Registrar of Voters

Two OCFA Hand Crew Firefighters suffered severe burns on Monday, October 26 while battling the #SilveradoFire. For those who wish to help, there are two ways to support the costs associated with the long healing process of these burn victims, and to support their families: Wildland Firefighting Foundation... https://wffoundation.org GoFundMe - Fallen Firefighters Relief Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-ca-firefighters

The #SilveradoFire is no longer a threat to Mission Viejo and the evacuation warning has been lifted for Zone 1. This includes the communities of Painted Trails and Sky Ridge. Fire information is available at https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/.

Weather conditions have improved! The City of Mission Viejo and OCSD - Mission Viejo Police Services will have an update regarding the #SilveradoFire later today. For fire activity info. visit: https://www.fire.ca.gov. Orange County Fire Authority

With more than 11K acres currently burned by the #SilveradoFire, MV Animal Services Center is reminding pet owners to be prepared & take precautions. Download our detailed Pet Disaster Preparedness brochure that will help you prepare, plan & stay informed. https://bit.ly/3kDcnjQ