The Capistrano Dispatch

09/04/2026

A new affordable housing development designed exclusively for seniors has been approved by the San Juan Capistrano City Council. Details at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/senior-affordable-housing-project-ok-d-for-san-juan-capistrano/article_d5a398c1-9188-467d-8f74-2e2a7a18b099.html.

09/01/2026

For surfboard shaper Garrett Teng, building boards began with a simple thought: why keep buying them when he could learn to make them himself? Read more at https://www.picketfencemedia.com/surf/san-juan-shaper-teng-finds-freedom-thru-hand-shaping-surfboards/article_92c6cce1-2b06-4cfd-afa3-539a25eb6c10.html.

📸: Nick D’Ornellas

08/31/2026

The yearlong sjc250 celebration is beginning to wind down, but there are still a few events to continue celebrating this amazing community.

The yearlong SJC250 celebration is beginning to wind down, but there are still a few events to continue celebrating this amazing community.

08/28/2026

The San Juan Hills Stallions made a statement in their 2026 season opener, while JSerra Catholic High Lions lost their own home game to perennial power Sierra Canyon. Meanwhile, St. Margaret’s defeated Arlington High, while Capistrano Valley Christian defeated West Valley High. Read this week’s at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/sports/san-juan-roundup-stallions-roll-in-hawaii-opener-jserra-loses-in-nickerson-s-coaching-debut/article_35b44a08-eba2-4af3-b4e5-fbb97e1b8bcf.html.

📸: Alan Gibby

08/27/2026

: Daniel & Brenda Castillo marked a huge milestone in Downtown San Juan Capistrano — officially celebrating the relocation and repurposing of the historic Oyharzabal barn with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce.

With gratitude to Dan Almquist for his continued faith and support, Michelin‑starred Heritage Barbecue is celebrating six years of handcrafted, vaqueras-rooted, award‑winning barbecue.

Heritage BBQ is located at 31721 Camino Capistrano, SJC.

08/25/2026

Age has never dictated the definition of adventure for Donna Harris.

Harris, a 68-year-old resident of San Juan Capistrano, continues to fly planes, travel the world and seek out new challenges.

Age has never dictated the definition of adventure for Donna Harris.

08/21/2026

Picklr has officially opened to the community, giving Rancho Santa Margarita and South Orange County residents a new venue to enjoy one of the world’s fastest growing sports.

Picklr has officially opened to the community, giving Rancho Santa Margarita and South Orange County residents a new venue to enjoy one of the world’s fastest growing sports. This indoor

08/19/2026

The Sacking of Mission San Juan Capistrano by Hippolyte Bouchard in 1818, by Orange County historian Eric Plunkett, tells the story of the “saga of Orange County’s pirates through myth, legend and history.”

The Sacking of Mission San Juan Capistrano by Hippolyte Bouchard in 1818, by Orange County historian Eric Plunkett, tells the story of the “saga of Orange County’s pirates through myth,

08/17/2026

The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce held its 2026 Installation & Awards Dinner on Thursday, July 30, at El Adobe de Capistrano, honoring local businesses and community members and welcoming the chamber’s leadership for the coming year.

The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce held its 2026 Installation & Awards Dinner on Thursday, July 30, at El Adobe de Capistrano, honoring local businesses and community members and

08/14/2026

2026 San Juan Football Preview. Read stories by school at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/2026-san-juan-football-preview/collection_279f0148-214d-4b86-b74b-350df73f1dfe.html.