The photo depicts 4th of July fireworks at Front Sight in Nevada, where I took my family for firearm training. (My 7 year old daughter got to shoot an Uzi submachine gun and several weapon systems more advanced than her .22 Henry.) The fireworks were at 1am this morning...Hope to be back in Ladera Ranch this evening to catch the fireworks there.
Mountain lion spotted in Ladera Ranch, close in (OC Register):
Police said a mountain lion was spotted on Tuesday, June 17 behind the Laurel Terrace Apartment complex in the parking lot located at the 2000 block of Corporate Drive.
The incident was reported to police at 3:30 a.m.
Ladera Ranch-based domestic abuse shelter Laura's House needs volunteers. OC Register:
A.We need volunteers! We have a volunteer training twice a month that we conduct at the Corporate Headquarters in Ladera Ranch. We need people who can speak at different events, help us with our fundraisers, assist us with childcare, and contacting resources as women's groups, the faith community, Rotaries, chambers and healthcare organizations. And, of course, we need donations. The non-profit community is suffering now due to both state and federal cutbacks...so we need the generosity of our community to help us in assisting the victims of domestic violence. Anyone who would like to be more involved can contact us at 949-361-3775 or visit our Web site at www.laurashouse.org.
At this morning's State of the Community Breakfast in Ladera Ranch, I approached Pat Bates on how the new Sheriff Sandra Hutchens might handle CCW issuance. I submitted the following comment to the OC Register on her response:
Sandra Hutchens appointed OC Sheriff | Orange Juice!#comment-58985#comment-58985.
Duringer Says: Your comment is awaiting moderation. June 12th, 2008 at 10:48 am I approached Pat Bates about the CCW issue at this morning's State of the Community breakfast in Ladera Ranch. I asked Ms. Bates whether the appointment of Sandra Hutchens as Sheriff will mean a change in CCW issuance and renewal, and Ms. Bates replied that Ms. Hutchens made clear during the hearing there will be no change in policy (except there will be an audit of political c-a-ronies). After Ms. Bates' comments I feel more comfortable about the situation but am still not sure about long-term fealty to the Second Amendment since no one talks about that. Maybe they are just playing safe til the election in 2011. Meanwhile, I'm focusing on educating as many people as I can about CCW. I'm flying to Utah this weekend to get approved as an instructor so I can help my fellow Californians carry legally while traveling in 33 OTHER states (but not their own). And I will also educate them on how to become an instructor and teach others. And so on. And so on.
LADERA RANCH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST The Ladera Ranch Chamber of Commerce invites business leaders and community members to attend a breakfast on Thursday, June 12 from 7:15-9 a.m. at the Town Green. Supervisor Patricia Bates will be the guest speaker. Pre-registration is required and seating is limited. The cost is $20 for chamber members; $25 for non-members and includes a buffet-style breakfast prepared by Pacific Whey Cafe.
News: Table Hockey Championship Tournament to be held Saturday in Ladera Ranch | hills, juan, school, san, www - OCRegister.com.
Kelsey Hampson raises funds in honor of cancer-surviving grandmother.
News: Ladera 9-year-old raises $1,500 for breast cancer research | kelsey, mother, day, run, money - OCRegister.com.
Maya Yesharim organized a drawing that benefited a Camp Pendleton toddler.
News: Ladera girl, 9, raises $983 and helps Marine's ill daughter | maya, diamond, kayla, ronnie, woodsons - OCRegister.com.
More than 1,500 people turned out on a cold Saturday night in Ladera Ranch to support a girl who few have seen in the light of day.
