The Orange County Fire Authority Urban Search & Rescue Team received some special training in San Juan Capistrano late last month. The team of firefighters practiced horse rescue procedures at the J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center during the last week of March. The latest excursion marked the second time in Read More
After decades spent on the senior leadership team for Rancho Mission Viejo, Paul Johnson is retiring from his role as executive vice president for the company’s community development. “I have been in the building industry and community development for 40-plus years, and I have been blessed and honored with a Read More
Come Mother’s Day, San Juan Capistrano will play host to a big regional equestrian show that will have implications for a subsequent international competition. The Longines Fédération Équestre Internationale Nations Jumping Cup USA will be held at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, off Ortega Highway, on May 14. The Read More
Twelve-year-old Ortega Equestrian Center horse rider Cora Bro Dollar recently won first place in the Green Rider and Youth categories at the 2023 Wine Country Classic, held March 17-19 in Temecula. Dollar won belt buckles for both divisions, Ortega Equestrian Center founder and owner Kathy Holman said. The competition will Read More
San Juan Capistrano Mayor Howard Hart has mentioned wanting to get get a selfie with actor Dennis Quaid, who was supposed to be the Grand Marshal for this year’s Swallows Day Parade. That won’t happen, because Quaid had to cancel appearing in the parade due to a busy professional schedule. Read More
As part of a water upgrade project, Santa Margarita Water District will begin construction on Andres Pico Road and Ysidora Street. The Don Juan Project focusing on those streets will begin March 27 and last roughly two months, SMWD said. Construction crews will work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. Read More
The Ecology Center recently announced its popular outdoor dinner series has returned for this spring season. The San Juan Capistrano farm and community hub hosts nighttime gatherings where people can enjoy farm-to-table meals cooked up by visiting chefs. The dinners will be held every Friday through May. “As one of Read More
While the Capistrano Unified School District looks for a new superintendent, staff and officials are asking for public feedback on what they want to see with the next person filling the role. Parents, students, and other members of the CUSD community are invited to complete an online survey about their Read More
Ambuehl Elementary School Student Edward Reising has overcome a brain tumor—a battle that has earned praise from San Juan Capistrano officials and community members. In recognition of his resilience, Reising will get to ride in this year’s Swallows Day Parade on Saturday, March 25 in a fire truck with the Read More
The Capistrano Unified School District will be able to meet its financial obligations as usual, according to a report district staff presented to the Board of Trustees on Wednesday, March 15. District officials presented the required financial report certifying the district is in sound fiscal shape, with trustees voting to Read More
