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San Juan Capistrano to Hold Public Hearing on Skatepark

Jan 9, 2024 | thecapistranodispatch.com | Breeana Greenberg

San Juan Capistrano City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approval of the long-awaited skatepark on the 28-acre city-owned Kinoshita Farm property during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The public hearing follows the San Juan Capistrano Planning Commission’s late 2023 recommendation to City Council to certify the proposed skatepark’s environmental impact report, approve a code amendment and rezone the project site.
Dog Owners Advised to Watch Out for Respiratory Symptoms, Avoid Exposure to Other Canines

Dec 7, 2023 | thecapistranodispatch.com | Breeana Greenberg

As veterinarians see a severe respiratory illness spreading among dogs, pet owners are advised to avoid unnecessary gatherings of dogs to reduce the chance of exposure. Though Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA) has not seen cases of the respiratory illness in its shelter, General Manager Jennifer Stinnet offered recommendations to pet owners to help keep their dogs safe.
In-N-Out Set to Open New Location in San Juan

Dec 5, 2023 | thecapistranodispatch.com | Breeana Greenberg

As the latest In-N-Out location gets set to open its doors in San Juan Capistrano on Thursday, Dec. 7, locals will soon be able to get their fix of the popular California chain’s burgers, fries and shakes. Located off of Del Obispo Street, the new In-N-Out replaced the old Marie Callender’s building and added a drive-thru lane.
Otra Mas Honors Founder at 10th Anniversary Celebration

Nov 1, 2023 | thecapistranodispatch.com | Breeana Greenberg

Horse rescue and equine-assisted therapy nonprofit Otra Mas celebrated its 10-year anniversary and recognized its founder’s longtime commitment to the San Juan Capistrano equestrian community during its Healing Hearts & Hooves Celebration on Oct. 6. At the celebration, San Juan Capistrano Mayor Howard Hart presented Kathy Holman, the nonprofit’s founder, with the first Icon of Capistrano Award.
New City Hall Plaza Plans Get Makeover

Oct 26, 2023 | thecapistranodispatch.com | Breeana Greenberg

Looking to match the city’s historic charm while creating a communal gathering space, San Juan Capistrano’s new City Hall will now include a Spanish-style fountain within its plaza entry. During its Oct. 17 meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to accept a donation from a San Juan resident’s local foundation that will cover the cost of a fountain and other enhancements not originally included in the new City Hall site plans.
City Moves Forward with Sports Park Renovations

Oct 23, 2023 | thecapistranodispatch.com | Breeana Greenberg

The San Juan Capistrano Sports Park is slated to be closed from mid-February through August 2024 as the city looks to replace the athletic field sod and lighting. During its Oct. 17 meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to approve a $604,800 LED light system for the Sports Park. The $2 million sports park upgrade was factored into the city’s 2023-24 Fiscal Year budget, approved by the council in May. Turf replacement is anticipated to cost roughly $1.2 million.
Pony Up for a Cure Raises $22K for the American Cancer Society

Oct 19, 2023 | thecapistranodispatch.com | Breeana Greenberg

Community members gathered at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park on Saturday, Oct. 14, for the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition’s inaugural Pony Up for a Cure, which looked to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Seven teams participated in the event, inspired by the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, riding bedazzled horses through the riding park on Saturday.
Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort Supports OCSD K9 Unit

Oct 18, 2023 | thecapistranodispatch.com | Breeana Greenberg

Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) Foundation donated $20,000 to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department as it looks to bolster the agency’s K9 unit. During the San Juan Capistrano City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, CARE board members presented OCSD deputies with the check to support the creation of an in-house scent detection unit.
USC Football Fans Find Community in Reata Glen Retirement Home

Sep 6, 2023 | thecapistranodispatch.com | Charles Jayden Smith

Among the hundreds of thousands who tuned in Saturday afternoon, Sept. 2, to watch their beloved University of Southern California Trojans play their second game of the 2023 season was a small but passionate group of fans in Rancho Mission Viejo. Inside the Reata Glen retirement living complex’s clubhouse, a group of 27—mostly seniors—gathered to cheer on No. 6-ranked USC as the Trojans dismantled Nevada at home, 66-14.
St. Margaret's Bests Capistrano Valley Christian

Sep 1, 2023 | thecapistranodispatch.com | Charles Jayden Smith

For in-game updates, news and more for all the San Juan Capistrano high school sports programs, follow us on Twitter @SouthOCSports and on Instagram @South_OC_Sports, and sign up for weekly South OC Sports updates straight to your inbox. After all the passing yardage that dominated the first half of play Friday night, Sept. 1, at Saddleback College, it was an old-fashioned run up the middle that won the game for St. Margaret’s Episcopal.