City Notices
City posts new South County SportsZone video for October 26
The city posted one item in the last week: a video titled South County SportsZone, 10/26/26, published Monday, October 26.
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How Mission Viejo's city government is set up: council, commissions and committees
The City of Mission Viejo was incorporated on March 31, 1988. It does not have a charter. It is a General Law city operating under the Council-Manager form of government, according to the city's FAQ.
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Mission Viejo's police services come from the Sheriff's Department: what to know
The City of Mission Viejo contracts with the Orange County Sheriff's Department for police services. According to the city, those services include patrol, general and special crime investigations, a Special Enforcement Team, five School Resource Officers, traffic enforcement, collision
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Mission Viejo City Hall at a glance: address, hours and key phone numbers
Mission Viejo City Hall is at 200 Civic Center, next to the Library, on the corner of La Paz and Marguerite. From the 5 Freeway, take either the Oso Parkway or La Paz exit and go east to Marguerite Parkway. City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Mission Viejo does not require a business license, but new businesses need a certificate of occupancy
Mission Viejo does not require a business license, according to the city's FAQ. All new businesses, however, must get a Certificate of Occupancy permit from the Community Development Department. The city says the certificate ensures that a business is permitted to occupy a specific building and
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Mission Viejo Post: Saturday, October 24
Also: Drive up, pop the trunk, feed a senior: food drive at the Murray Center Wednesday; How to attend, watch or speak at a Mission Viejo City Council meeting; How to report a pothole, graffiti or a broken streetlight in Mission Viejo
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Who provides water, trash, power and other services in Mission Viejo
Many services in Mission Viejo come from independent agencies and companies rather than the city. The city keeps a list of providers on its Utilities and Service Providers page and asks residents to contact the provider directly with questions.
Giving Back
Drive up, pop the trunk, feed a senior: food drive at the Murray Center Wednesday
The City of Mission Viejo is running a drive-through food drive on Wednesday, October 28, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. The Senior Drop-and-Go Food Drive is free, and donors never leave their cars.
City Notices
Mission Viejo posts video of its Walk Against Drugs 2026
The city of Mission Viejo posted a video on Wednesday, October 21, titled Mission Viejo's Walk Against Drugs 2026.
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How to report a pothole, graffiti or a broken streetlight in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo residents can report potholes, landscaping problems, burned-out street lights and similar issues through the city's Online Service Request System or the MV Life app. The city's Service Request page says the tool can be used to request service, report issues or report a problem that
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Mission Viejo Post: Thursday, October 22
Also: Taco Chop applies for a beer and wine license on Alicia Parkway; Mission Viejo names winners of its Fall Halloween Home Decorating Contest; What the statewide propositions on your Nov. 3 ballot would do, per the state voter guide
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Volunteer with the City of Mission Viejo: where to start in each department
The City of Mission Viejo takes volunteers in most of its departments, and its Volunteer Opportunities page says to contact the department directly for details on the opportunity you want. The city's main number is 949-470-3000.
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