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Come take a look at the clubhouses in ladera ranch Tennis Courts Visit LarmacReservations.com to schedule a reservation. Note: A separate login is needed. Please contact the LARMAC office at 949-218-0900 for all questions related to the reservation website. •Reservations may be made 2 weeks in advance •Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance •Reservations may be made seven days a week from 7AM - 10PM •Each resident is limited to one reservation per 24 hour period Clubhouses A Ladera Ranch membership card is required at all facilities. Clubhouse reservation does not include pool access. RESERVATIONS: Visit LarmacReservations. com to schedule a facility reservation. Please contact the LARMAC office at 949-2180900 for all questions related to the reservation website. Office: Mon - Fri, 9AM - 5PM Pool: 5AM - 10PM Amenities Your Ladera Ranch membership card is your ticket to all the amenities Ladera Ranch has to offer. You will need your card to get into the pools and clubhouses. Visit the Avendale Village Clubhouse to get your membership card Monday - Sunday 9AM - 5PM. Don’t forget to bring your grant deed or escrow closing documents with you and a photo ID. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call the LARMAC staff at the Avendale Village Clubhouse at 949-218-0900. If you move within Ladera Ranch, the process must be repeated.
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ladera ranch school directory Ladera Ranch is served by the Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD), a highly acclaimed district with a tradition of academic excellence. Three new CUSD public school sites are planned for Ladera Ranch, including two kindergartens through fifth grade elementary schools and a kindergarten through fifth grade and sixth through eighth grade dual campus. These school sites are strategically located close to residential areas, parks, playgrounds, and nature preserves. The Capistrano Unified School District advises that schools available to Ladera Ranch residents are: Ladera Ranch Elementary and Middle School 29551 Sienna Parkway Ladera Ranch, CA 949-234-5915 Grades K-5 and 6-8 Located on one, 17-acre site. The elementary and middle schools will be two separate campuses with a shared common administrative facility. A special feature of the two schools will be the addition of a first of its kind two-story public library. Ladera Ranch K-8 students will have exclusive access to the lower level of the library during school hours, with public access available at 3:30PM. The upper level of the library will be open regularly to the public. Ladera Ranch Elementary School is the second CUSD elementary built in Ladera Ranch while Ladera Ranch Middle School is CUSD’s first middle school in the community. Chaparral Elementary School 29001 Sienna Parkway Ladera Ranch, CA 949-234-5349 Grades K-5 Ladera Ranch holds the distinction of being California’s first connected community and capitalizes on this technological infrastructure with ‘e-learning’ opportunities for all students. At Chaparral Elementary,
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the mission is clear and vital: To help all children learn, to learn more tomorrow than they learn today, and to learn more next year than they learn this year. Oso Grande Elementary School 30251 Sienna Parkway Ladera Ranch, CA 949-234-5966 Grades K-5 Oso Grande Elementary School is the third K-5 elementary school to open in five years serving the growing community of Ladera Ranch. This beautiful facility is located adjacent to Oso Grande Park in close proximity to the new skate park and water park in Ladera Ranch. It is truly a stateof-the-art school featuring a large multipurpose room with multimedia capabilities, spacious classrooms for all grades with skylights, wireless internet access throughout the school and a covered lunch area located away from the main building. Fred Newhart Middle School 25001 Veterans Way Mission Viejo, CA 949-855-0162 Grades 6-8 Newhart Middle School is located in the heart of Mission Viejo and has been honored as a National Blue Ribbon School and a California Distinguished School. Newhart’s Stanford 9 test scores are among the highest in the state. Newhart has a balanced and comprehensive curriculum, extensive parent and community support, and a safe and nurturing environment. Tesoro High School 1 Tesoro Creek Road Las Flores, CA 949-234-5310 Grades 9-12 Tesoro High School, Capistrano Unified School District’s fifth comprehensive high school, opened its doors in the Fall of 2001. An extensive program in academics, including college prep and Advanced
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Placement courses, special education services, and fine and performing arts are offered. Capistrano Valley High School 26301 Via Escolar Mission Viejo, CA 949-364-6100 Grades 9-12 Capistrano Valley High School is situated on a hilltop in Mission Viejo with a panoramic view of nearby Saddleback Mountain. Capistrano Valley serves a geographic area which includes portions of Mission Viejo, and San Juan Capistrano. Enrollment totals more than 2,500 in grades 9-12. Capistrano Valley
San Juan Hills High School (SJHHS) was established in the Fall of 2007 as Capistrano Unified’s sixth comprehensive high school, serving the predominately suburban communities of San Juan Capistrano, Ladera Ranch, and Capistrano Beach. San Juan Hills offers a full program of academic, athletic, and extra-curricular activities to help prepare students for the future. It will graduate its first class in 2011.
has been recognized as a California Distinguished School and National Blue Ribbon School Finalist for overall excellence in academics, student achievement and athletics. San Juan Hills High School 29211 Vista Montana San Juan Capistrano, CA 949-234-5900 Grade 9
accommodate the specific needs of science classes and the arts classrooms are second to none. The “marquee” feature of the school is the 500-seat Performing Arts Theater and complex which is connected to state-of-the-art video production facilities and two dance studios. The all-weather football stadium and track are in the final stages of completion.
One of the highlights of SJHHS is the outstanding modern facilities. All classrooms have LCD projectors; science rooms are designed to
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the Best Diet for Permanent Weight Loss By John Phillip Many people proclaim to have the best diet or lifestyle plan to achieve permanent weight loss, yet nearly 95% of those who begin a new dietary program fail to hit their goal or keep the weight off for good. To a large extent genetics are to blame, as the basic survival mechanism which has allowed us to thrive for generations is also to blame for our weight loss failures. Drink Water Before Each Meal Research now confirms that one of the simplest methods for healthy weight loss may offer hope to the millions who struggle with their weight, and is simple and inexpensive. Research presented to the American Chemical Society shows that drinking 2 cups of water right before each meal is enough to help dieters lose an additional 5 pounds over a 90 day period. Information from this study concludes that the water is enough to fill the stomach before eating so you feel full and don’t over eat. Experts advise everyone to drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water each day, as this supports healthy liver function and is essential for proper fat metabolism. Drink More Water, Less Diet Drinks Another benefit from drinking water before each meal is that it helps eliminate the temptation to drink sweetened beverages or diet drinks which are known to sabotage weight loss efforts. Water before meals is a great way to stimulate weight loss with minimal effort, but in order to achieve permanent results, you need to make the correct choice between quick weight loss plans and a sustainable fat burning program. Quick Weight Loss Plan There are certain circumstances when you may need to resort to a quick weight loss plan. Nutritional experts warn that rapid weight loss is not the way to drop those extra
pounds as they typically involve diet pills or meals which are nutritionally imbalanced and exclude important food groups. People look to rapid weight loss programs so they can look good for a special event or to fit into a favorite bathing suit. While these may be good reasons to begin your weight loss journey, it’s important to avoid commercially marketed fat burning pills and synthetic metabolism boosters. Some may deliver quick results, but the weight loss cannot be sustained and these artificial supplements will damage your health in the long term. Permanent Weight Loss Program A fat burning weight loss plan is the only method which will deliver healthy weight reduction. Quick weight loss schemes help you to lose water and muscle mass, neither of which leads to sustainable weight reduction for life. The best way to drop weight and burn fat is to follow a sensible, reduced calorie diet and compliment with regular physical activity.
Plan to lose between 1 and 2 pounds each week. If you find yourself losing more weight, then increase your calories, as weight lost too quickly is a sign that you’re wasting precious muscle tissue and not actually burning body fat. Men need 1800 calories per day, while women should plan for 1500 calories. Ensure that your menu is well balanced, including healthy options from all food groups and concentrated with plenty of fresh leafy greens and vegetables. The most common weight loss mistake is losing weight too rapidly. Once you’ve made the decision to begin a new weight loss lifestyle, weight yourself twice each week and keep a chart of your progress, making sure that you don’t drop too fast. Stay away from damaging diet pills and fad diets, in favor of healthy meal options. You’ll enjoy the health benefits of a well planned, steady weight reduction program leading to permanent and sustainable weight loss for life.
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LOCAL DENTIST DR. MICHAEL TESSIER REVEALS THE SECRETS OF OVERLY SENSITIVE TEETH A patient of long-standing came in s e v e r a l weeks ago, complaining that her teeth were sensitive, generally, all over mouth. When I visually Dr. michael Tessier inspected her mouth, there was no evidence of cracked teeth, or tired-old fillings, or bad crowns, or gum recession- all the usual suspects. There was nothing that I could see that might contribute to tooth sensitivity. We treated the sensitive teeth on the right wide with the laser. When she came back two weeks later, she said that she couldn’t wait to have me do the left side, because all the sensitivity was gone on the right side. Positively amazing. So, when you eat ice cream, or drink a margarita, one of your molars, or maybe even a bicuspid, is sensitive. When you take that problem tooth to your friendly, neighborhood dentist, and he says you need that tooth capped (or crowned). What’s that about? When someone drills on a crystalline structure, like glass, or porcelain, or tooth enamel, the heat of friction from the drilling device puts microscopic fractures in the material. When a dentist has to put a big filling in a tooth, those little fractures pre-dispose that tooth to further fracture. The fractures
virtually split the tooth. Later, after years of chewing trauma, the nerve becomes irritated from this microscopic splitting during chewing or clenching. This hypersensitivity is usually manifested as temperature sensitivity. Just replacing the filling doesn’t help because the cracks are already there. A crown, on the other hand, holds the tooth together, like the band on a barrel, so the splitting activity stops. If the trauma to the nerve of the tooth didn’t damage that nerve irreparably, which would necessitate a root canal (removing the damaged nerve from the root of the tooth), a crown is all that’s necessary to allow you to return to the pleasures of ice cream-eating. There are also instances where a tooth is sensitive to cold or even sweets, and a fracture is not the culprit. This is most often a result of root sensitivity, where the root of the tooth is exposed due to gum recession. There is also a setting on my soft-tissue laser (Periolase) for treating teeth that are cold sensitive due to root sensitivity. Dr. Tessier says “If this article brings forward a question, please call me and we can chat. Consultation appointments are always complimentary. Please don’t hesitate to call my office if you have any questions about this process, or any other of the modern technologies we can use to make your smile whiter and your day better.” Dr. Michael Tessier is located in Los Flores plaza at 28562 Oso Parkway. Most major credit cards and dental plans are cheerfully accepted. Telephone (949)459 -7212
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The Cherry Plunge pool located at 29145 Ethereal Street will be closed for maintenance, January 18th - 24th. Cherry Plunge is a Recreation Pool, heated during the summer. It Tue, January 27, 7:00pm – 8:30pm to assess when a physical response has restrooms, outdoor showers, Where: Oak Knoll VillageClubhouse to aggression is required. Maximum playground equipment, tot area, lawn Description: Attendees will learn of 25 teens. Grades 7th-12th. how to use verbal boundary-setting Advance RSVP Required: events@ area with 2 BBQ grill areas. A reminder that a Ladera Ranch and de-escalation techniques, how to laderalife.com membership card is required at all avoid being an “easy target,” and how
facilities. Rubber pants are required for all children 4 years old and younger. Note: Lawn areas are first come first serve. For entry, when the pool reopens you must have your access card with your picture on it. You will not be allowed in with someone else’s card. (i.e. neighbor’s card, spouse’s card, parent’s card or an employer’s card)
How to Jump Rope Your Way to Fitness! By Kristie Leong M.D. Are you looking for a fun and effective fitness routine that works almost every muscle in your body? You might want to give jump roping a try! A jump rope fitness routine can be carried out almost anywhere and there’s no need for fancy equipment, special clothing, or a gym membership. Plus, it’s fun to relive your childhood when it was so entertaining to jump to a variety of chants. You’ll forget it’s even exercise until you see the pounds start rolling off! Did you know jump roping is one of the best cardiovascular workouts around? You’ll love the fact that only 30 minutes of a moderately paced jump rope fitness routine burns around 300 calories. It’s a great way to develop your endurance, increase your aerobic capacity, tone the muscles of the lower body, and lose weight at the same time. Before you begin your jump rope fitness routine, it’s important to select the right equipment. A good pair of athletic shoes, preferably a cross-trainer with extra support for the ball of the foot, is critical to prevent excessive strain on the joints from the repetitive activity. You should select a jump rope of appropriate length for your height and with the right amount of weight. Some jump ropes are weighted which are probably best avoided since they can be rather difficult to manipulate, particularly for a beginner. Ideally, you should be able to test out
your jump rope in the store before purchasing it. It’s important you feel comfortable with your selection since there are a variety of jump rope variations available. Discuss the different options with your sporting goods dealer and have him help you choose the best jump rope for your height and build. There are a variety of jump rope moves you can do, but I would advise sticking to the basic jump in the beginning. The basic jump is performed by bringing the rope over your head and jumping once with bent knees for each turn of the rope. You can vary the pace of the basic jump based on your fitness level with the goal of picking up speed over time. You should land lightly on the balls of your feet with knees bent slightly. Try to maintain a steady rhythm, staring straight ahead while you jump, not looking down at your feet. Start out jump roping for 10 minutes at a slow pace and gradually work up to 30 minutes at a more rapid pace. There are a variety of ways to make your jump rope fitness routine more interesting. I like to play lively music in the background which is a great motivator and makes the time go by more quickly. Occasionally, I’ll jump rope while watching a favorite television show, but I wouldn’t recommend this if you’re a beginner since you need to concentrate on your form. You can also do other off the wall things to enhance your fitness jump rope routine such as singing silly songs or
childhood jump rope chants. If you need more ideas on jazzing up your fitness routine, read this article.Whatever works for you and makes your workout more fun is allowed! Here’s in hopes your jump rope fitness routine will become an important part of your daily routine and will help you meet your fitness goals while having fun!
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ladera ranch civic council members The Ladera Ranch Civic Council is the Ladera Ranch precursor to a local incorporated government that provides input to the Orange County governing boards as the Ladera Ranch civic representation. The purpose of this organization is to encourage and gather public comment on a range of topics which may affect the community of Ladera Ranch and represent the interests of our residents their Council.The Ladera Ranch Civic Council is the seven member elected council for Ladera Ranch, in which each councilmember serves a two-year term. The Councilmembers focus on municipal topics within Ladera Ranch that are associated with the City Government such as: •Planning / Land Use •Public Safety •Public Works •Other Municipal related services The current Council includes: Council20133 Jett McCormick: Chairman Carlo Tomaino: Vice-Chairman Robyn K. Mo o re H u b b a rd : Secretary Jeff Hamilton: Treasurer Gary Kephart: Council Member Todd Stearns: Council Member Scott Weisgerber: Council Member lrcc Jett McCormickIII Jett McCormick – Chairman (Elected 2008, 2010, 2012)
Jett moved to Ladera Ranch in 2000 with his wife Carol, and their three children Lindsay 21, Jett 19 and Kevin 13. They live in Oak Knoll. Jett is active in many aspects of the community. He has coached Little League, Pop Warner and Junior All American Football. He is a former LARMAC Board Member and is a long time Neighborhood Representative. Other activities include helping establish the Wine Tasting Club, Cub Scouts, the Ranch Hands and has been involved in a number of other LARCS events.As a Senior Director of Construction for the Irvine Company’s Office Properties Division, Jett oversees tenant construction projects for campus office and industrial properties in Orange County. He has worked on major construction projects throughout Southern California for the past 25 years. Project types range from healthcare, high-tech, office, retail, and entertainment in both the public and private sectors. Jett has been Page 8
involved with all aspects of the real estate development process from the entitlement process through building operations and redevelopment efforts. Jett is also on the Board of Directors for the US Green Building Council Orange County Chapter. He is a LEED-AP and has extensive experience with sustainable building methods and materials. He was the Senior Project Manager on one of the largest privately funded LEED Gold Projects in the United States. He has a degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from the University of Southern California. Carlo Tomaino - Vice-Chairman (Appointed 2013, Elected 2013)
Carlo Tomaino has lived in Ladera Ranch since 2011. He graduated with honors from California State University Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science/Public Administration and received certification in the field of Urban Planning. In addition, Carlo completed a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University Fullerton, where he currently serves as an advisor for the program’s Board. Carlo currently works for the City Manager’s Office in the City of Lake Forest. In this role, he directly assists the City Manager in the evaluation of complex policy issues that include Federal and State legislation, redevelopment, public finances, public safety, traffic, and residential and commercial development. During his career, Carlo has participated as a guest speaker on various panels discussing matters of relevance to City management and local governance. He looks forward to serving the community of Ladera Ranch and working toward improving the quality of life for its residents. Carlo currently serves as the Chairman of the Local Governance Task Force for the Ladera Ranch Civic Council. Robyn K. Moore Hubbard – Secretary (Elected 2013) Robyn has lived in Ladera Ranch since 2007 with her husband, Eugene and their 2 children, Isabella (15) and Evan (14). Robyn loves our community and always wants to see it and its residents thrive. She wants to be part of solutions, part of progress and of citizen pride in Ladera Ranch. This community is the only place she’s have resided since moving to California in 2007. It is her home and
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where her and her family are proud Todd completed a Bachelor of to reside. Journalism from the University of Missouri and an MBA from Pepperdine. After 16 years in sales and management positions in the durable goods industry and even a year with Apple, Todd went back to school to study Environmental Science and received an AA from Saddleback. Wanting to grow his science expertise, he is currently finishing up a Master of Science from California State University Fullerton and focusing on environmental consulting. Robyn has been a paralegal for 16 years and is currently a paralegal at a municipal law firm representing 26 cities in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Robyn works in land use, zoning, code enforcement and police cases, representing cities on plaintiff and defense sides. She has worked in her current law firm since moving to California and has become very knowledgeable and verse in municipal law and common city practices. Todd serves as the liaison with Robyn’s free time is occupied the Ladera/Rancho Chamber of in the gym or on the road training Commerce and wants to work to for triathlons, half marathons, and strengthen small businesses that endurance races, such as Tough support the community. “This is an Mudders. On any given Sunday, her important time for Ladera Ranch as and her husband enjoy the beautiful we envision what kind of community scenic roads of Southern California we want to be in the future. We have during motorcycle rides! a number of great organizations Robyn is excited at an opportunity here and it is critical that each work to maintain the strengths of Ladera together to protect the community’s and grow the community to better our assets, ensure transparency, and community. Her career has given her keep Ladera the best place to live a unique perspective and experience in south Orange County.” He also to be an asset to the Ladera Ranch thinks it is important for residents to Civic Council. get involved and attend Civic Council, Jeff Hamilton – Treasurer (Elected LARCS, LARMAC or Chamber 2010, 2012) meetings whenever possible. Scott Weisgerber - Council Member (Appointed 2014)
My wife and I bought our home here in 2005. We are blessed with a healthy family. We are fortunate here for our friends, a good life and a great place to live it. Ladera Ranch. Gary Kephart – Council Member (Elected 2013) Todd Stearns - Council Member (Appointed 2014) Todd bought his first home in Ladera Ranch in 2001 and liked it so much that bought his current residence in 2003. An avid runner and mountain biker, he really liked the wild areas and trail system that surround Ladera. “It’s nice to be to be on dirt within a few minutes and NOT have to drive to get there.”
Scott has been a Ladera Ranch resident going on nine years now. In that time he’s seen the community grow and have always wanted to get involved. The Civic Council is a perfect place for Scott to give back. Scott has always been interested in local and national politics, and his interest became more focused when his daughter was born in 2012. Realizing that it wasn’t about him anymore but about her, his growing family and the community Scott call home.
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31381 Trigo Trail, Los Ranchos Estates, Coto De Caza
A European Count with a passion for architecture built this home in 1983. This Legacy Estate provides ambiance of an authentic Spanish Hacienda in the middle of the prestigious Los Ranchos Estates area of Coto De Caza. The historic property was later owned by a celebrity in the music business. It quickly became a popular weekend resort for legendary musicians. Several years ago prominent local ranchers who appreciated the Count’s vision restored the property to its former glory while maintaining historical aspects. They spared no expense for modern amenities and extensive upgrades. Some of the amenities include an outdoor covered Casita with a fully equipped bar, a night lighted Tennis Court, remodeled Pool and Spa and upgraded landscaping. There is also a 1200 square foot one bedroom guest quarters with a new kitchen and two new bathrooms. The most recent improvement to the property is an Equestrian area consisting of two horse corrals with shelter, tack room and two fenced turnout arenas. This is truly a one of a kind Legacy Estate in historic Coto De Caza. Price: $6,500,000
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Vocalist Melissa Manchester Performs on KSBR’s “Breakfast with Gary and Kelly” TV Show Over 300 enthusiastic fans turned out this past Saturday to see Grammy Award winning vocalist Melissa Manchester appear on Saddleback College radio station KSBR 88.5 FM’s “Breakfast with Gary and Kelly”. The program kicked off the shows fifth season and was broadcast live on the radio from the beautiful McKinney Theatre on the campus of Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. The recorded television show will air on Saddleback College’s SCTV Channel 39 Friday and Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. throughout the Cox Communication cable system in South Orange County. During the one-hour interview, Manchester told stories of her career, how she started in the music business as well as her days with Barry Manilow and Bette Midler. She also sang songs off her new self-made c/d “You Gotta Love the Life” (release date: Feb. 10, 2015) as well as some old time favorites. “You Gotta Love the Life” is the singer songwriter’s first album since 2004 celebrating 40 years of making music. The album offers a variety of songs performed with legendary artists such as Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, Keb’ Mo’, Dionne Warwick, Dave Koz, and Joe Sample, in one of his last recordings. “You Gotta Love the Life” is the Oscar-nominated, Grammy-winning singer’s first new studio album since “When I Look Down That Road”. This record marks her only collaboration with Hal David for what turned out to be his last recorded lyric. Manchester produced the album with guitarist Terry Wollman co-producing. Wollman along with Sue Holder appeared with Manchester lending a great backup duo for some beautiful musical sounds. Manchester’s status as one of popular American music’s most enduring artists is exceptional both for her longevity and versatility. Her recording of the Peter Allen/Carole Bayer Sager anthem “Don’t Cry Out Loud” delivered her first Grammy nomination for Best Pop Female Vocal Performance in 1979, and she won the award in the same category four years later for “You Should Hear How She Talks About You”. Two of her songs, “Through the Eyes of Love” and “The Promise”, were nominated for Academy Awards in the same year. After the show, Manchester signed autographs and posed for photos with many of her fans. Other guests appearing on Breakfast with Gary and Kelly were Dean of Fine Arts and Media Technology Bart McHenry and the new Director of Broadcast Services Jim Rondeau, as well as Ms. Senior California 2014-2015 Dr. Gayla Kalp Jackson. McHenry and Rondeau talked about the upcoming shows the Saddleback College Theater Department will be performing (the public is always invited to come -more info at www.saddleback.edu/arts), Rondeau’s new appointment as Director of Broadcast Services, KSBR Radio as well as the upcoming KSBR Birthday Bash Jazz Festival and Taste of the Bash on May 24th. Jackson discussed the Ms Senior California Pageant, how it raises the level of awareness for senior women as they have reached the “Age of Elegance”. The pageant is for those women over 60 years of age; they are judged on evening gown, interview, philosophy of life and talent. The Vice President of Research and Development at the KSBR Test Kitchens Tom Riehl was featured for “Cooking for Kelly” segment giving everyone a good laugh. With his comedic playfulness, he showed Kelly and Gary how to shuck clams. Special guests in the audience were Bernard Fowler, member of the Rolling Stones and City of Mission Viejo Council member Wendy Bucknum. Past guests on “Breakfast with Gary and Kelly” have included Ray Parker Jr., Dave Koz, Mindi Abair, Bobby Caldwell, Al Jarreau, Jonathan Butler, Debbie Reynolds, Linda Evans, David Benoit, Peter White, Diane Schuur, Keiko Matsui, Brian Culbertson, Spencer Day, and more. KSBR is a community service of Saddleback College. For more information on the Radio on TV monthly series and how to become part of the studio audience please tune to 88.5 KSBR or visit their website at www.KSBR.org Page 12
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Sue Holder, Gary Bergeson, Melissa Manchester, Kelly Bennett and Terry Wollman (Photo by Mikey Cohen)
Mission Viejo residents and supporters of KSBR Bob and Susan Strong pose with KSBR’s Keven Melvin (Photo by Mikey Cohen)
Ms. Senior California Dr. Gayla Kalp Jackson with Bernard Fowler, from the Rolling Stones
KSBR’s volunteers Antoinette Martinez Vallejos, AJ Edmonds and Pete Michael (Photo by Smooth Jazz Family)
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CES 2015: All the latest stories from the biggest tech and gadget show on Earth CES 2015: All the latest stories from the biggest tech and gadget show on Earth The Consumer Electronics Show is, after all, the world’s biggest tech and gadget expo, and from 6th-9th January Sin City (and the sprawling Las Vegas Convention Center) becomes the venue for most of the world’s electronics giants – as well as a host of startup hopefuls – to tease their finest upcoming products and services. CES Unveiled is the opening press event of the show where brands big and small showcase a few key launches on trestle tables in a packed-out hotel function room. Traditionally, it’s where you’ll find some of the quirkiest gadgets of the show, and this year was no different. Television announcements and CES go hand-in-hand, and this year is no exception. Make no mistake: there are some exciting goggle-boxes being launched in Las Vegas right now. Sony, for instance, has unveiled a trio of ultra-thin (4.9mm at their thinnest points), near-frameless 4K televisions: the XBR X900C (55in and 65in in size) and the XBR X910C (75in). These new models all come with the Android TV operating system, voice search via the remote and PlayStation Now, Sony’s pretty astounding game-streaming service that lets you play PS3 games from the cloud. Sony also launched a handful of other, slightly less interesting 4K TVs. LG’s great Korean rival Samsung has, as usual, come out of the gates with a strong televisual showing at CES 2015. The company has introduced a new range of curved 4K TVs that it calls “SUHD”, and claims that its contrast, brightness and colour performance will knock existing Samsung sets out of the park. SUHD TVs will offer a remastering engine that automatically adjusts brightness depending on the scene; nothing new there, we know –
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but Samsung claims it’ll deliver darker blacks and 2.5 times the brightness of a conventional screen. The TVs (of which there are nine models in total ranging from 48in to 88in) will be powered by Samsung’s own Tizen operating system. Tizen is open source, meaning developers will be able to make their own smart TV apps. All these 4K TV sets are very exciting, of course, but the problem of content remains: there just isn’t enough 4K stuff around to watch. Panasonic is trying to remedy this, however: the company has taken the wraps off a prototype 4K Blu-ray player at CES and, while it’s keeping its card close to its chest regarding specs, it has revealed that (like the LG sets mentioned above) it will support High Dynamic Range video quality. One issue Panasonic is facing – and perhaps this explains why the player is still a prototype – is that the Blu-ray Disc Association is yet to finalise the specifications of a 4K Blu-ray format. One thing that should hopefully be finalised soon is what actually constitutes 4K or Ultra HD. The UHD Alliance, a collective of companies including LG, Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Disney, Netflix, Dolby and more, is set to generate a set of standards in the months to come, so that consumers will know that what they’re buying actually constitutes a “real” 4K product. And it’s not a TV per se, but HP’s new 1080p Zvr Virtual Reality Display is one smart screen. Like any 3D screen, it lets you view stereoscopic 3D content through a pair of glasses, but here you can interact with onscreen objects using a stylus. HP also launched a range of 4K and 5K displays, intended for use as PC monitors. Sharp clearly doesn’t think 4K offers enough detail. The Japanese company has unveiled an 80in monster screen (due to go on sale later in 2015) that it claims is closer
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to “8K” quality – despite having the same resolution as most 4K TVs. The secret is in the sub-pixels, which Sharp says boosts the detail levels massively. Not impressed? Well, the company also showed off a prototype 85in TV with an actual native 8K resolution of 7680 x 4320. It says it’s the first TV maker to comply with 8K test broadcasts, and hopes to sell its screen by 2016. Smart phones: With Mobile World Congress 2015 mere weeks away, it seems many smartphone makers are keeping their mobile powder dry during CES. However, there have been a few noteworthy announcements... LG has officially launched the successor to its bendy G Flex smartphone. Yes, the company is bringing flexy back in the form of the G Flex 2, a curved phone with a 5.5in Plastic OLED screen. The G Flex 2’s screen is sharper (1080p as opposed to 720p) and stronger than its predecessor’s, and its self-healing rear has been improved so that minor scratches disappear in 10 seconds as opposed to three minutes. Other improvements include a 13MP camera with LG’s laser autofocus system and dual LED flash, as well as the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 64-bit processor, which sits alongside 3GB of RAM and either 16GB or 32GB of storage. The battery has a capacity of 3000mAh and is non-removable. Check out our hands-on review of the LG G Flex 2 here. Asus, meanwhile, has launched two new smartphones. First up, the Asus Zenfone Zoom which, as its name suggests, is a photographyfocussed (no pun intended) mobile with a 3x optical zoom (extremely rare on a phone) laser autofocus and optical image stabilisation. The rear camera has a 13MP sensor, the frontfacer a 5MP sensor. There’s a 5.5in full HD screen, Intel Atom processor and 3000mAh battery on board, and
the Zenfone Zoom is expected in the second quarter of 2015, priced at around US$349. The Asus Zenfone 2, meanwhile, runs a little cheaper at US$199, but despite its affordable price tag it’s no slouch in the specs department: 5.5in full HD display, 64-bit Atom quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. Oh, and we’ve had hands-on time with it: check out our initial thoughts her Most – but not all – of the new wearable tech unveiled at CES 2015 thus far has been wrist-worn. We’ll look at smartwatches and their ilk below, but one company to buck the wristy trend is Sony, which allowed us to get our eyes on its SmartEyeglass augmented reality specs. Are they just a rip-off of (the apparently moribund) Google Glass? Find out what we thought in our hands-on. Sony also revealed its stainless steel SmartWatch 3 – not an entirely new device, but a timely (again, no pun intended) update of the already available model with a nicer strap, essentially. If you already own a SmartWatch 3, you can just buy the new housing and pop your device in. Instant upgrade. Sticking with smartwatches, Alcatel has introduced its promised Watch at CES, and at US$149 it’s temptingly affordable. But the low price isn’t its only boon: it’s also a cross-platform device that’ll work with both Android and iOS devices. Moving onto fitness-centric wearables, there’s the crystalline Swarovski/Misfitmashup dubbed the Swarovski Shine. Made from aircraftgrade aluminium, it features a watch function as well as the ability to track your activity and sleep. There are two versions of the device: one that carries a six-month battery and one that doesn’t need manual charging at all, thanks to a solar charger. The Shine collection will go on sale in the spring. Continued on page 15.
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CES 2015: All the latest stories from the biggest tech and gadget show on Earth Garmin has gone gaga when it comes to fitness wearables, launching no fewer than four wristbands: the Vivofit 2 (due March 2015) is a minor update of the current Vivofit; the Vivoactive (also due March) is an entry-level GPS watch that also tracks calories and steps taken (and it’s waterproof to 50m); the Fenix 3 (out January) is a multisport GPS watch compatible with heart-rate sensors; and the high-end Epix (due February) is a sports watch with a colour screen and 8GB of memory for installing third-party apps. Taking fitness wearables in a slightly different direction is the AmpStrip, which is essentially a sticking plaster designed to be worn all day and all night on your torso – where your heartbeat is usually strongest. This waterproof sensor gathers all sorts of data, which it can feed to its accompanying AmpInsights iOS or Android app (it’s also compatible with third-party services like Strava and Runkeeper). It doesn’t have GPS, but it tracks heart-rate, cadence, calories burned, sleep and skin temperature – and it only requires taking off for charging once a week. The Withings Activité Pop is a lot like the current Activité (which we have called the “most gorgeous fitness tracker”) but is cheaper – thanks to its materials and build, it’s £120 as opposed to £320. It’ll be available from February. We also have a round-up of other fitness-related wearables unveiled at CES right here, including models from InBody, HealBe and Zensorium. Samsung has confirmed it’ll be launching a new range of curved soundbar speakers at CES 2015, alongside an all-new type of speaker that the company says “fills entire rooms with sound” no matter its placement. The WAM7500 and WAM6500 speakers use “Ring Radiator” technology that projects sound in a 360-degree arc. The WAM7500 is a “stand-type” model designed to be placed permanently, while the WAM6500 is portable and battery-powered. British hi-fi company Meridian Audio has announced that lossless streaming service Tidal, which features CD-quality music, is coming to the Meridian Sooloos system “from early 2015”. The company also announced that anyone who buys the Meridian Explorer 2 USB DAC will enjoy a three-month free trial of Tidal. During CES 2015, Tidal will be used to demonstrate Meridian’s MQA
lossless streaming format. Speaking of MQA, Imagination Technologies has just announced that its Caskeid wireless audio streaming service will support the format. That means lossless streaming on a variety of Caskeid-enabled products from the likes of Pure Digital, Onkyo and, yes, Meridian. Chord Electronics, meanwhile, has loosed a brace of new hi-fi products at CES. First up is the Hugo TT DAC/headphone amp, a large “desktop-oriented” device that’ll turn your computer into an audiophile powerhouse. The Hugo TT features twin headphone outputs, XLR outputs and USB-B inputs. Chord’s second product is smaller and more affordable: the 2Qute DAC combines two existing products in one box: the original Hugo DAC/ headphone amp and the Qute EX standalone DAC. Good news for streaming fans: Google Cast for audio is set to launch later in 2015. Working in a similar way to the company’s video casting ability, it’ll allow you to fling music from your phone or tablet (Android, iOS and web apps are all supported) to a range of supported TVs, hi-fis, soundbars and speakers. Google Play Music, Deezer, Rdio, Pandora and TuneIn will be among the apps supported at launch this spring – but interestingly there’s no mention yet of Spotify. Sony, meanwhile, has launched a new Walkman – and it’s aimed squarely at audiophiles. The Sony Walkman ZX2 supports Hi-Res and lossless formats, features 128GB of expandable storage and will cost a whopping US$1,000 when it arrives this spring. Audio-Technica has also gone down the Hi-Res route, launching a high-end new set of headphones called the MSR7 alongside the
AT-PHA100 Portable Headphone Amplifier. When combined (and paired with a source such as a PC, Mac or smartphone) they’re designed to offer high-end hi-fi performance without the need for a huge, hulking hi-fi. Monster has a new speaker that’ll have you looking forward to warmer times: the SuperStar BackFloat. Connecting wirelessly with your phone, it can float away in your pool pumping out stereo sounds – and doubles as a speakerphone. Nvidia has announced a new mobile processor. It’s called the Tegra X1 and it’s the first mobile chip that offers a teraflop of power (15 years ago, you’d have needed a 500,000W supercomputer the size of a suburban house to deliver a teraflop – the X1 is thumbnail-sized and consumes 15W of power). Expect to see the X1 used in tablets, smartphones and self-driving cars soon. Nest, maker of the Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Protect smoke/ CO2 detector, has announced that a raft of third-party products now offer compatibility with their own. Imagine: a washing machine that knows when you’re home and automatically switches to quiet mode. Well, that’s now a reality. Welcome to your future smart home. And hey, creative types: there’s a brand new 3Doodler – dubbed the 3Doodler 2.0 – that’s just been announced and wants to tackle all your 3D drawing needs. Smaller, lighter and more flexible than its predecessor, it’s available for Kickstarter backing right now. The Misfit Bolt is a smart bulb that reminds us a lot of the Philips Hue smart lighting system – but unlike Hue it doesn’t require a central hub to work. Each Bolt bulb works as a standalone product, controllable from your Android or iOS tablet or
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Ladera Ranch News Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-631823-RY Order No.: 140155290-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DONNA S PEREZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 3/23/2006 as Instrument No. 2006000191805 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California; Date of Sale: 1/30/2015 at 12:00:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $722,637.55 The purported property address is: 2 DURLSTON WAY, LADERA RANCH AREA, CA 92694 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 930-56-637 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware
that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-631823-RY . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-631823-RY IDSPub #0075269 1/9/2015 1/16/2015 1/23/2015
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ladera ranch news R est aurant Antonucci’s Restaurant Serving authentic Italian seafood and award-winning pizza since 1976 with exciting appetizers and a full bar and live entertainment on Saturday evening.
24190 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo. 949-472-4332
Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen
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Come and join us for delicious authentic Italian food in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Sushi and Japanese Cuisine.
28562 Oso Pkwy, Las Flores 949-216-9029 Diho Siam
Bahar Restaurant
They offer moderately priced and high-quality Persian food made fresh from scratch. We promise great service and clean restaurant. Your total satisfaction is always guaranteed.
27771 Center Dr., Mission Viejo 949-340-1011
Authentic Thai and Chinese food at affordable prices. Many varieties of Thai and Chinese delicacies chicken, beef, pork, tofu and vegetarian, barbecue chicken, crispy duck, beef w/ oyster sauce, spicy cat fish.
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy E-3, Ladera Ranch 949-365-8777
Offering an extensive menu of premium American Wagyu and Kobe beef burgers, along with salads and entrees such as chicken, salmon and salmon risotto. There is a full bar with more than 50 craft beers, more than a dozen draft beer, and bottles of your favorite domestic and imported beer.
27742 Antonio Pkwy Ste K7, Ladera Ranch 949-429-6666 Cinnamon Productions Bakery Café
Breakfast can be delightfully decadent with sugary cinnamon rolls like grandma used to make or lighter eggs and toast or scones. Some interesting sandwich possibilities and strong hot coffee.
25672 Crown Valley Pkwy. Ladera Ranch 949-218-1515
27742 Antonio Pkwy Ste K6, Ladera Ranch 949-429-2772 Loving hut Gourmet cuisine made with wholesome, vegan ingredients, and it offers an accessible starting point for those making the noble transition to a plant-based diet.
27522 Antonio Parkway, Suite P2, Ladera Ranch. 949-365-1077 O’Neill’s Bar & Grill
Don Gustavo’s
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Authentic Mexican food with homestyle flavor, menu items include chile relleno, carnitas, fajitas, eggs machaca, chimicangas, veggie burrito, fish tacos, shrimp enchiladas, taco salad.
26012 Marguerite Pkwy #A, Mission Viejo 949-348-2386 Harlow’s Cuisine & Cocktails Harlow’s Kitchen is a beautiful blend of old school and contemporary styles boasting West coast farm-totable seasonal fare, a craft bar, and a passionate staff. The décor is a rich and elegant throwback to 1800’s Europe with a bit of a New Orleans vibe.
31111 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano 949-240-8100 Jerry’s Wood Fired Dogs
Located at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club we have daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.
26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo. 949-305-5100
27409 Bellogente, Mission Viejo. 949-364-1088 Peppino’s Newly remodeled restaurant on the lake expanded the dining area, full service bar, waiting lounge and a front dining patio. The rear-dining terrace offers a beautiful view of Lake Mission Viejo.
27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo 949-859-9556 P.F. Changs China Bistro
800 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, 949-364-6661
Corky’s Kitchen & Bakery
Jalapeno’s Restaurant
The Ranch Sports Grill
27602 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-364-5614
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South Coast Kitchen American cuisine, steaks, seafood, lamb, pork chops and not to mention an array of appetizers and desserts. The quality of food here is amazing.
31105 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano 949-481-9596 Tannins Restaurant & Wine Bar
27211 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano 949-661-8466
1701 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch 949-364-7080
27522 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch 949-364-4439
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy, Ladera Ranch. 949-388-7260
The best family owned breakfast and lunch menu that specializes in homestyle cooking.
27845 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Mission Viejo 949-461-7170
Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Authentic Mexican food including chili Verde, omelets, huevos rancheros, tostadas, carne asada, menudo, traditional burritos including beef, chicken, fish, beans (Vegetarian), chile relleno, taquitos, enchiladas, imported and domestic beers.
Selma’s serves 6 different styles of pizzas: Deep Dish, Chicago Pie, Low Profile, Artisan, Artisan Wheat, and Gluten Free plus great pastas, gourmet salads, and one of the largest selections of beers & wine in the area.
Paul’s Pantry
Monster salad bar, great steaks, full bar with a wide selection of beers and wines to choose from.
Famous for their pancakes as big as your plate and their breakfast combos. They also serve a variety of lunch and dinner items as well as homemade pies and cookies.
Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room
Contemporary setting for Italian fare plus an extensive wine list with recommended food pairings.
Smokey Joe croissants, sausage, eggs, bacon also try their hot link breakfast burrito, for lunch the wood fired dogs have all best flavors, tastes and toppings.
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Superb Shanghai Street Noodles, available in few places on the globe, make the trip to Mission Viejo Mall a veritable necessity.
All Laker games, NHL, Fox Soccer and all Top Games plus Taco Tuesdays, Slider Wednesdays, Taste of Italy Thursdays, DJ Friday nights.
27412 Antonio Pkwy. Ladera Ranch 949-429-7737
Trabuco Oaks Steak house Forty years serving choice meats and seafood. Home of the famous “2-pound steak.” Relax while you sip one of our sumptuous wines or cocktails or a frosty beer. Everyone welcome - straight from work or off the trail or dressed for a night out.
20782 Trabuco Oaks Dr., Trabuco Canyon, 949-586-0722
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Have you dined out recently in Ladera Ranch? The Ladera Ranch News would like your opinion and we are actively looking for more reviews of local area restaurants that are NOT already listed on this page. Please make it brief and informative with 50 words or less. Reviews must include your name, phone or email address (please do not send reviews on fast food or strictly pizza places). Please send your Restaurant Review to newseditorials@yahoo.com
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