The Capistrano Dispatch

08/29/2025

Born in London on Aug. 30, 1925, Joan Mary Utas survived World War II and the London Blitz, living in both Singapore and Malaya before coming to the United States, where she has spent time on both coasts. Now, as her 100th birthday approaches, Utas has a message for the future generation. Read more at thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/surviving-the-london-blitz-and-moving-to-us-san-juan-capistrano-centenarian-shares-message/article_872ce7ac-6402-4a45-8b68-6eac83eb28d1.html.

📸: Courtesy of Jeannette Haskins

08/27/2025

“The start of every school year brings excitement, anticipation and a little nervousness for our students. They are embraced by supportive environments with teachers and staff prepared to help them reach their full potential,” Capistrano Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Brown writes.

Read his column at thecapistranodispatch.com/soapbox/capistrano-unified-celebrates-new-school-year/article_9411274c-4fda-42a6-a843-44b179179f73.html.

08/25/2025

Our new Home Improvement Guide is out now! From the best home improvement businesses to landscaping do’s and don’ts, The Capistrano Dispatch has you covered when it comes to making your house a home! Find stories inside the latest issue of Capo Dispatch. Read and subscribe to our FREE digital edition at thecapistranodispatch.com.

08/22/2025

Citizens and businesses were given awards for their outstanding participation in the community over the past year, along with the installation of the new chamber board members. Learn more at thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/san-juan-capistrano-chamber-of-commerce-celebrates-businesses-welcomes-board-members/article_814d7c3a-1d3c-4c5f-88b7-84ba35e5a46f.html.

📸: Kaila Mellos

08/20/2025

Tom Ricci was kick-starting his singer-songwriter career when he discovered Coldplay’s music. A native of Argentina, Ricci knew he had found his musical soulmates. Thus, Coldplay USA was born. As the tribute act gears up for a show at the Coach House, read our interview at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/getting-out/on-stage-at-the-coach-house-coldplay-usa/article_7f88ee0e-42b6-4f9c-9095-912d7eeffa1d.html.

08/18/2025

After nearly 30 years in the business, licensed esthetician Jennifer Kramer has recently moved to San Juan Capistrano in hopes of bringing a new perspective to how proper skincare can heal acne and the scarring it can leave behind.

After nearly 30 years in the business, licensed esthetician Jennifer Kramer has recently moved to San Juan Capistrano in hopes of bringing a new perspective to how proper skincare can

08/15/2025

The San Juan Capistrano City Council has decided to change Tea House’s Accessory Use Permit (AUP) status into a probationary permit.

During the Tuesday, Aug. 5, San Juan Capistrano City Council meeting, staff presented the council with an agenda item regarding new regulations at the historic Tea House in the Los

08/13/2025

The city has completed the 2025 w**d abatement program, clearing overgrown vegetation from properties for proactive prevention against potential fire ignition spots. Details at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/san-juan-capistrano-requires-clean-up-of-overgrown-vegetation/article_a68c23ad-b9e5-4ca8-bb1b-386d5242f88d.html.

08/11/2025

For singer Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry, all roads lead to San Juan Capistrano.

“I love San Juan Capistrano,” Perry said. “It’s always been so fun to go out there and play in the Wild West. I feel like every show this year has been so cool, leading up to this one.”

Read the full interview at thecapistranodispatch.com/getting-out/vulnerability-is-key-to-the-band-perry/article_b0ff47df-d04b-4019-b1ec-6252e30dc2e1.html.

08/08/2025

Two years ago, a local nonprofit decided that facilitating local animal adoptions was not enough. Details at thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/orange-county-nonprofit-promise4paws-transports-animals-to-canadian-border-to-escape-euthanasia/article_c27d686a-d8b2-43cd-aa47-d429daf07e36.html.

08/07/2025

Recent years have found Steve Earle’s collaborative spirit undiminished. Ahead of his gig at the Coach House Concert Hall, read our interview at thecapistranodispatch.com/getting-out/on-stage-at-the-coach-house-steve-earle/article_3bb898f8-dce4-411f-8986-109fb9d98727.html.

📸: Danny Clinch

08/05/2025

The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce has entered a “new era.” Details at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/chamber-of-commerce-enters-new-era/article_7231c8d0-c10c-4f06-b29e-233a25c85b11.html.