The Capistrano Dispatch

08/19/2024

Second-year head coach Victor Santa Cruz emphasizes a culture-setting message to the JSerra Catholic football team.

Building champions while pursuing championships.

08/16/2024

The Capistrano Valley Christian Eagles are soaring into the football season with a new head coach under their wing, Brandon Camarillo.

08/14/2024

Josh Randall, a former standout at Capistrano Valley Christian Schools in San Juan Capistrano, was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft with the No. 85 pick overall.

It’s nearly every baseball player’s dream to get a phone call letting him know an MLB franchise is taking a chance on their talents.

08/13/2024

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08/12/2024

In the latest edition of The Capistrano Dispatch, find our fall football preview — your guide to the season, from game previews to key players and more!

Grab your copy on newsstands around town or head to thecapistranodispatch.com. While there, subscribe to our Dispatch Daily newsletter so you can receive daily emails about what’s happening in the community.

08/09/2024

Recently, the Dana Point Police Services unit of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department hosted personnel from San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano for a joint training on new technology designed for situations requiring mass evacuations.

Recently, the Dana Point Police Services unit of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department hosted personnel from San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano for a joint training on new technology designed

08/08/2024

NEW BUSINESS ALERT: Check out this action shot of the ribbon being cut for the new Vidaurre Chiropractic office! The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dr. Andrea Vidaurre-Mendoza, who has a long-term history in the area and is excited to be in her new office. Specializing in chiropractic adjustments including active and passive treatments, she is especially passionate about working with prenatal patients. Vidaurre Chiropractic is located at 33161 Camino Capistrano, Suite E, and can be reached at 714-906-3933 for questions and appointments.

08/06/2024

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08/01/2024

There are 23 paid lobbyists in Washington, D.C. for every member of Congress. Surely, our government can also hear the voices of 1,000 nonpartisan volunteers who care about climate change!

08/01/2024

A 29-year-old man suspected of having started several brush fires around San Juan Capistrano last month was arrested in a collaborative effort.

A 29-year-old man suspected of having started several brush fires around San Juan Capistrano last month was arrested on Wednesday, July 17, in a collaborative effort.

07/30/2024

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07/29/2024

Former JSerra standout pitcher Gage Jump was selected by the Oakland A’s with the No. 73 pick overall in the 2024 MLB Draft.

07/26/2024

With fire season rapidly approaching and some small brush fires already breaking out, many cities are taking preventive measures to help alleviate the pressure on fire departments.

With fire season rapidly approaching and some small brush fires already breaking out, many cities are taking preventive measures to help alleviate the pressure on fire departments. Rancho Mission Viejo

07/25/2024

Breaking real estate records in Orange County, a rare 42-acre property in San Juan Capistrano hit the market in June for a listing price of $150 million.

07/23/2024

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07/18/2024

Since 2015, Rancho Mission Viejo has made it part of its wellness mission to build and expand a community farming program within its different communities.

Since 2015, Rancho Mission Viejo has made it part of its wellness mission to build and expand a community farming program within its different communities. With three different neighborhood gardens,

07/17/2024

It is with great sadness that the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society announces the passing of longtime executive assistant Gwen Vermeulen on June 27. Gwen passed away peacefully at the age of 96.

It is with great sadness that the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society announces the passing of longtime executive assistant Gwen Vermeulen on June 27. Gwen passed away peacefully at the

07/16/2024

Nature and art collide in the final Outside SCR partnership between Mission San Juan Capistrano and the South Coast Repertory (SCR) in the upcoming play, The Old Man and the Old Moon.

Nature and art collide in the final Outside SCR partnership between Mission San Juan Capistrano and the South Coast Repertory (SCR) in the upcoming play, The Old Man and the

07/15/2024

No information has been released on how the two fires were started.

On June 25, reports of two suspicious vegetation fires in San Juan Capistrano, less than a mile apart, occurred within 45 minutes of each other. Firefighters were able to quickly

07/12/2024

A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents in their San Juan Capistrano mobile home on Tuesday, July 9, according to information released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents in their San Juan Capistrano mobile home on Tuesday, July 9, according to information released by the Orange

07/12/2024

On Life and Love After 50: It’s time to tackle clutter or downsizing or whatever you want to call it. Regardless, it’s still the most procrastinated senior activity.

As seniors age, they face a myriad of challenges. Some challenges must be addressed immediately, such as serious health issues for themselves or one of their family members.

07/11/2024

San Clemente’s Brooke Stephens, a soon-to-be-senior at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, qualified for the 2024 USA Surfing Championships lineup, riding yet another wave of success in her rising surfing journey.

San Clemente’s Brooke Stephens, a soon-to-be-senior at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, qualified for the 2024 USA Surfing Championships lineup, riding yet another wave of success in

07/09/2024

The mysterious “ghost train” phenomenon that has haunted San Juan Capistrano motorists for more than a decade has been laid to rest for almost a month after Metrolink came to the rescue.

The mysterious “ghost train” phenomenon that has haunted San Juan Capistrano motorists for more than a decade has been laid to rest for almost a month after Metrolink came to

07/08/2024

Madison and Sydney Huynh, twin sisters, San Clemente residents and seniors at JSerra Catholic High School, have long been interested in combat sports.

07/05/2024

: Thunderbunny is a handsome, neutered male, orange and white mixed breed rabbit.

Thunderbunny is a handsome, neutered male, orange and white mixed breed rabbit. About 1½ years old, he has a sweet and mellow disposition. He can sometimes be a little shy,

07/03/2024

Rainbow Sandals turns 50 years old in 2024, and its founder, Jay “Sparky” Longley, rang in his 80th birthday during the joint event that featured beverages, food, and live music.

The parking lot of the Rainbow Sandals Factory Outlet store on Calle de Los Molinos in San Clemente was flooded with foot traffic on Friday, June 21, as locals gathered

07/02/2024

At the June 18 San Juan Capistrano City Council meeting, the city’s 2024-25 proposed operating and capital budgets were officially adopted.

07/01/2024

The Dana Point Harbor may soon see the construction of two new hotels, The Dana House and the Surf Lodge, after gaining California Coastal Commission approval.

The Dana Point Harbor may soon see the construction of two new hotels, The Dana House and the Surf Lodge, after gaining California Coastal Commission approval late last week.

06/28/2024

Picket Fence Media’s latest Go. See. Do — our biannual guide for fun and exciting happenings in and around South Orange County — is out now!

Pick up our latest edition on newsstands around town or head to picketfencemedia.com/thecapistranodispatch/special-publications/go-see-do.

Here’s to a fantastic and adventurous summer!

06/27/2024

Soapbox: The heat pump is more efficient than our old air conditioning unit, our gas bill has gone down, and we are emitting less carbon. The heat pump efficiently keeps our home warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Fifty years ago, my wife and I moved into a new house in Charleston, South Carolina. The builder used a heat pump to both cool and heat our house. Fast-forward