Ladera Ranch News

Grand theft report . 1:25 p.m. Tuesday. 0 block of Copious Lane. A woman reported that her purse was stolen from her unlocked car.

Even if they could, most families wouldn't dare try what San Clemente's Becker family just did take a year off from work and school to travel around the world, especially in today's uneasy environment.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second in a three-part series on poverty in Orange County, particularly in the areas covered by our network of Patch websites.

Ladera Ranch Community Services honored community volunteers with a fun-filled day of food and awards in the Terramor Water Park last week.

Thursday, May 31 : Last day to sign up for one of four week-long camps and get $15 off the base price of $319. is coming to Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, San Clemente, and Ladera Ranch this summer.A First started in 1990, Camp Invention is a summer day program for students entering grades 1-6 which engages children to discover their own innate ... (more)

Elli Gentry ,13, left, Maicy Skousen 12, center, and Emily Conover 13, all of Ladera Ranch hang out Saturday in the new wave pool inside Splash Kingdom Waterpark at Pharaoh's in Redlands.

Real estate for sale in Ladera Ranch appeared mixed as the traditional spring homebuying season was in full stride in early May.

The owner of Tacos & Co. confirmed Thursday he is opening a location in south Orange County, taking over a former fresh-Mex/surf taco spot that closed earlier this month.

Property for destruction . 2:52 p.m. Monday. 200 block of Corporate Drive. A caller found two used .22 rim fire casings on the floor of the 24 Hour Fitness center near the free weights.

The Cinnamon Productions in San Clemente opened about two months ago.A It is the third restaurant to come on board.A The other two restaurants are in Rancho Santa Margarita and Ladera Ranch.

SANTA ANA Sentencing is scheduled this morning for a Ladera Ranch woman who was convicted in March of orchestrating the special circumstances murder for financial gain of her millionaire boyfriend in her bayside home in Newport Beach nearly 18 years ago.

Traffic stop . 1:32 p.m. Tuesday. Antonio Parkway and Ortega Highway. A tow truck was needed after a traffic stop.

Two new daycares were approved by the planning commission Monday, Associate City Planner Tim Martin said.

Austin Plisinski and his sister Ashlyn meet Hank, a miniature donkey, in the Butterfly Park in Ladera Ranch, when neighborhood Realtors Jeff and Julie Moran hold a community party last week.

Irons in the Fire restaurant at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course took on interim management Monday as the city seeks a new permanent operator.

Unknown trouble . 7:52 p.m. Monday. 0 block of Bayley Street. A caller said a man parked a silver Mercedes in front of a residence and got out and physically was trying to push his way into the front door.

Orange County prosecutors charged 29-year-old Michael Brandon Franks with robberies in Irvine, Laguna Hills, Anaheim Hills and Ladera Ranch.

May 7, 2012 - Celebrity real estate blog The Real Estalker writes that television actor turned Broadway star Kelsey Grammer and his new wife Kayte Walsh have purchased a new home in Beverly Hills.

FBI spokesperson Laura Eimiller says agents took 29-year-old Michael Franks into custody Friday, with the help of Orange County Sheriff's deputies and Irvine police.

LADERA RANCH On the fifth anniversary of the death of their young children, Chris and Lori Coble surrounded themselves with toys, stuffed animals and games.