Community Relations

The weight of the pandemic has not crushed the spirit of giving in Mission Viejo. In fact, since spring 2020, Mission Viejo residents have donated 66,004 pounds of food; $13,300 in hygiene and PPE products; 33,767 diapers and wipes; and $2,200 in cash and gift cards to food, supply and diaper donations hosted by the City of Mission Viejo to benefit folks in need. 

The City's twentieth and final "Drop and Go" food drive on December 11 at the Norman P. Murray Center netted 1,252 pounds of food and other in-kind donations during the two-hour event.  

As we gear up for the holidays, the City is reminding residents to be aware of City facility hours.

Mission Viejo City Hall will be closed Friday, December 24 through Sunday, January 2.  

Police and fire will be unaffected by the holiday schedules, but trash service will be delayed one day following Christmas and New Year's Day.  

Mission Viejo Animal Services Center
December 24-25, closed 
December 31 - January 1, closed 
(However, limited staff is available to handle emergencies.)

With a spike in the number of coronavirus cases, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is requiring masks to be worn in all indoor public settings irrespective of vaccine status from December 15 through January 15, 2022.

The City Council will NOT consider a private property owner's proposed mixed-use project on the northwest corner of Marguerite and La Paz on Tuesday, December 14 - as has been circulated via social media and in the community. The project application, which the City reported on in early October, is incomplete - meaning it is months away from being considered by the City's Planning and Transportation Commission. 

The winners of the Mission Viejo Activities Committee's 49th Annual Holiday Home Lighting contest have been announced.

Fifty-two homes participated in this year's contest that boasts categories like "New Kids on the Block"; "Showstopper"; "Most Creative Use of Lights"; "Light Up the Neighborhood"; "Most Traditional/Festive/Religious"; and "Most Creative Theme." 

The City Council on December 14 will host its first public hearing on district-based voting and will consider awarding a contract for the La Paz Bridge Rehabilitation and Road Widening Improvements as well as proposed improvements at the Montanoso Recreation Center.   

During the meeting, which starts at 6 pm, Mayor Trish Kelley's State of the City video will also premiere touching on the City's challenges and accomplishments of 2021. 

Pav Yee, a longtime Human Resources Analyst, has been named Mission Viejo's 2021 Employee of the Year.

Among a sea of her peers, Pav, who has worked for the City of Mission Viejo for nearly two decades, received the surprise award from City Manager Dennis Wilberg on Friday.

Veteran astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame class of 2021 Saturday at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Among two other inductees, he was honored for demonstrating outstanding accomplishments in furthering NASA's mission of exploration and discovery.  

Head to Terrace on the Green on Friday, December 3 at 5:30 pm for a special holiday happy hour featuring live music by popular Orange County guitarist and vocalist Russell Long.

Long plays '60s, '70s rock, folk, Americana and soul tunes.

Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tasty fare from the full happy hour menu will be available for purchase. Enjoy $1 off draft beer and $2 off pitchers of beer. There will also be a special puff pastry chicken pot pie appetizer for $13.

Santa is returning to Mission Viejo on Sunday, December 12 to have breakfast with you at Oso Creek Golf Course. This inaugural holiday event includes two seatings at 10 am (sold out) and 12:30 pm at 27601 Casta Del Sol. 

You and your family will enjoy taking photos with St. Nick on a golf cart; decorating a gingerbread man cookie; making a holiday ornament and Polar Express bell necklace as well as the talents of strolling carolers.