Skaters Rebel | Disneyland Closes | Shark Speed: 2020 OC Review

Mission Viejo CA

30 December, 2020

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MISSION VIEJO, CA — As spring turned to summer, Orange County residents did their best to grapple with the conflicting messages. Wear masks? Don't wear masks? How to conduct Zoom meetings and keep graduations on schedule? Further, residents began new hobbies as they did their best to stay home amid the growing coronavirus crisis. Drive-by celebrations ruled the day as people stayed at home to keep COVID-19 at bay, but in Mission Viejo, Graduation Yard Signs began to disappear. Meanwhile, the Black Lives Matter movement hit the streets of Orange County as protesters called for equality and justice across the United States in troubled times. Part 2: Patch Orange County 2020, A Year In Review Sandy San Clemente Skatepark Unburied By Rebellious Crew SAN CLEMENTE, CA —City officials intent on keeping their residents safe in the time of coronavirus shutdown filled the local skate park with 37 tons of sand. This week, skaters received support from... Read more Porn Interrupts Laguna Beach City Council Meeting LAGUNA BEACH, CA —Social distancing during times of the coronavirus has led many city councils across the state to use streaming platforms to extend the reach for residents wishing to hear city business.... Read more Disneyland Resort Closes Amid Coronavirus Outbreak ANAHEIM, CA — Disneyland Resort said Thursday it will temporarily close Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park out of concern for guests and employees over the new coronavirus pandemic.... Read more HOA Removes Mission Viejo Grads' Yard Sign Celebration: Residents MISSION VIEJO, CA — There was no pomp or circumstance in a Mission Viejo neighborhood after its Lake Forest-based homeowners association reportedly removed graduation announcement signs from front... Read more WATCH: 'Speedy Gonzales' Shark Swim Off Capistrano Beach DANA POINT, CA —Drone pilot and photographer Matt Larmand, a Capistrano Beach resident, had never seen a great white shark swim at full speed. At least not until Thursday when he captured the newly... Read more Disneyland Facing Racial Scrutiny Over 'Splash Mountain' ANAHEIM, CA — Over 21,000 petitioners have reached out to Disneyland Resort, clamoring for a revision of the famous water attraction Splash Mountain that organizers say has a "history and storyline... Read more Masks No Longer Required, Still Recommended In Orange County ORANGE COUNTY, CA —On Thursday, Orange County officials plan to make mask wearing a "strong recommendation" rather than a requirement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interim public health officer and... Read more Bride, Groom Swept To Sea During Laguna Beach Photo Shoot LAGUNA BEACH, CA — A bride and groom sought a unique wedding photo on Treasure Island Beach when they were swept into the drink this week, according to the Laguna Beach Marine Safety division.The... Read more Beaches, Businesses Close In Orange County In Advance Of July 4 ORANGE COUNTY, CA —On Wednesday, Orange County Healthcare Agency announced 5 more people have died, and the county's positive coronavirus cases is nearing 14,500, with 570 new cases reported.... Read more Newport Beach Man Completes World's Largest Puzzle NEWPORT BEACH, CA — A Newport Beach resident of Dover Shores has completed Kodak World's Largest Puzzle during the coronavirus quarantine. According to a report from the Daily Pilot, Ken St.... Read more Read also: Part 1: Patch OC 2020 Winter, A Year In Review Part 2: Patch OC 2020 Spring, A Year In Review Part 3: Patch OC 2020 Summer, A Year In Review Part 4: Patch OC 2020 Fall, A Year In Review