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Ladera Times Is THE Source for Ladera Ranch News
The only real source of news and information about Ladera Ranch is the Ladera Times, Ladera's hometown community newspaper. The April 2012 issue was delivered to every home, business and apartment complex in Ladera Ranch on Thursday, March 29. If you didn't receive your free copy, you can pick one up at most stores in Ladera Ranch, but hurry, they go quickly. This month's issue has a cover feature on the Deems family and how they prevailed over a devastating injury to their daughter Delaney, a story on Brionna Summer Voytovich, of Ladera Ranch (photo right), was recently named the local First Place winner in The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition, a report on Ladera Ranch home sales by Cathie Berlin, a scathing Message from Publisher Jim Schmitt about ther banking industry. as well as the ever popular Police Blotter, and many of your favorite monthly columns including Pat Bates Speaks and CUSD News. To view a PDF of the issue online, click on April 2012 Ladera Times (allow time for the file to download). You can also read this and any of the past 12 issues online by clicking on "Back Issues."
Man, 73, Arrested in Ladera for ‘Child Annoyance’
On Wednesday, March 28, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Wilhelmino Gatbonton, 73, on suspicion of committing a lewd act in front of children being dropped off at Serra Catholic Preschool at 1600 Corporate Drive in Ladera Ranch. More. . .>
Register On Line to Vote NOW
Did you know California has an election coming up on June 5? The question is, can you vote in this election? If you have not registered it is not too late. The deadline for on line registration is May 21. But dfon't wait, register now. Here's hpw: More . . .>
How Are Laderians Handling Soaring Gas Prices?
by Missy Bystrom, Feature Writer
With gasoline prices teetering around $4.00 a gallon and predicted to reach $5.00 a gallon this year, the Ladera Times Roving Reporter asked residents: "Are the higher gasoline prices causing you to do anything different to save gas and some cha-ching?" Here's what they had to say: More . . .>
Shelly Ehler Charms Sharks for $75,000 investment
Ladera's Shelly Ehler is the consummate entrepreneur, never giving up, fighting all odds, coming up with idea after idea . . . until she makes it happen. And make it happen she did, becoming one of 24,000 applicants to make it on to this season's Shark Tank, 8:00 pm Fridays on ABC-TV. After making a pitch for her company "Show No," Shelly walked away with a $75,000 investnment for 25% of her company. What is Shelly's product? It’s a beach towel, a bath towel, a cover-up, and a changing towel all in one! Read more about Shelly in the March 2012 issue of the Ladera Times, delivered everywhere on March 1, or click Shelly Ehler. To see highlights of her appearance on the Shark Tank.
Westar Pres. Answers Petition In Q&A
In an effort to address some of the questions and accusations made by many of the signers of an online petition entitled, Save Ladera Ranch's Businesses, Ladera Times editor and publisher Jim Schmitt sat down with Robert T. Best, President of Westar Associates, for an in depth no-holes-barred question and answer session. To read the entire interview, click Robert Best Interview.
Ladera Times Extends Helping Hand to Businesses
Jim Schmitt, Editor and Publisher of the Ladera Times, has offered a helping hand to owners of failing businesses in Ladera Ranch. "It breaks our hearts to see family-owned business fail one after another due to this deep, deep r4ecession, Jim said. "I personally know most of the families who have seen their businesses close and they're like family to me.
"And I know what they are going through because our busines is struggling too as a result of this Great Recession, so we're limited in what we can do," said Jim, adding: "But if there's anything we can do to help a struggling business, please let us know and we'll do our best to help out" Business owners of struggling businesses who want help should call Jim Schmitt directly at 949-481-3593. For more, read his March 2012 Publisher's Message.
Well, Not 'til Reelected
Meet Darrell Issa, Ladera's New Congressman
When Ladera Ranch Republicans vote in the June primary election, they'll see Congressman Darrell Issa's name on the ballot for reelection instead of Ken Calvert. That's because the redistricting changes, following the 2010 U.S. Census, put Ladera Ranch in the newly-formed 49th Congressional District of California (see map), represented by Congressman Issa, instead of the 44th District represented by Congressman Calvert. He may be opposed, but the popular five-term Congressman is likely to win reelection no matter who runs agaiunst him in the Republican primary or the November General Election. For an in depth interview with our likely new congressman, click on Congressman Issa.
Sweet! Opens in Mercantile West
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Jorden Collins, local Ladera mom of five kids, has just opened a candy store in Suite E1 across from Cinnamon Productions and right next to NutriShop in Mercantile West shopping plaza at 25642 Crown Valley Parkway (phone 949-351-7511. The new shop is called, what else, Sweet! More . . .>
Hundreds turned out recently for a free HOME (Home Owner Mobile Education) Preservation Workshop to learn about important steps to preserve home-ownership and avoid foreclosure, some traveling from as far away as
'Open Mic' Hot Topics & Guests on 'OC Talk Radio'
If you're not listening to Ladera Times Editor and Publisher Jim Schmitt's show, "Open Mic" on www.OCTalkRadio.net, you're missing a lot of fun, arguments, and dialogue as Jim and his guests deal with the hot topics of the day. Aired every Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, Open Mic features residents and business people of Ladera Ranch who have an interesting story to tell or subject to discuss. What's more, you can call in and join in the dialogue. You can also listen to re-runs of previous shows. More . . . >
List Your Business in 'Shop Ladera' Databank
Ladera Times is launching a "Shop Ladera" campaign and to get things rolling, we’re creating a database of Ladera Ranch storefront and home-based businesses. It’s free to register your business in the data- base. Simply click on “Shop Ladera.” (Logo designed by Alex Dehesa, Creative Director.) To be listed in the database, which can be accessed by clicking on "Shop Ladera," a business must meet one of two criteria:
o Have a storefront or home-based business in Ladera Ranch, or
o Live in Ladera Ranch and have a business elsewhere.