In Mission Hospital's 2017 Community Health Assessment Report, mental health was identified as the number one healthcare priority. The report also emphasis the need to treat substance abuse as well, because of the connection between the healthcare problems. The report identified a lack of resources as one of the most prominent problems. Some ways of... Continue Reading →

Mission Viejo once prided itself on being the third safest city in the nation in 2009. However, in 2017 Mission Viejo was only ranked the No. 19 safest city in the state. In that same year, neighboring Rancho Santa Margarita, Aliso Viejo, and Laguna Woods were ranked Nos. 2, 3, and 4 in terms of... Continue Reading →

Many voters I've talked to feel that there is nothing that they can do to help preserve our deteriorating environment. There is a great deal that local governments can do to help save the environment while also lowering energy costs for residents, but we need courageous leaders to take charge. The federal and state governments... Continue Reading →

The opioid epidemic claimed about 49,068 lives in 2017. Roughly 1,882 of those deaths occurred in California alone. Some may think that this problem can’t affect pristine communities like those of Orange County. In fact, Orange County’s wealthiest cities are experiencing the worst of the opioid crisis. Emergency room visits here in Mission Viejo have... Continue Reading →

Domestic violence (DV) is an issue that affects everyone across all ages, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. Many people may think that the problem is far off and would never affect their friends or family, especially in a place like Orange County. In fact, the number of DV assistance calls in Mission Viejo is on the rise, more... Continue Reading →