The Capistrano Dispatch

01/14/2026

Former NFL linebacker and coach Hardy Nickerson is the new JSerra Catholic High School football coach, effective this upcoming season. Read more at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/sports/jserra-names-new-football-head-coach/article_645e5f61-2d0d-48e7-bffa-883ac775a839.html.

01/12/2026

The JSerra Catholic High girls and boys cross country teams — and their coach, Chase Frazier — headlined a contingent of Tri-Cities athletes and coaches who earned All-Orange County honors across a number of different sports in 2025. Read more at thecapistranodispatch.com/sports/jserra-girls-boys-cross-country-lead-tri-cities-all-county-honors/article_d093f6e9-488d-4854-b599-cb0c8f90530a.html.

📸: Dylan Stewart, JSerra Catholic Athletics

01/09/2026

The new year brings new resolutions, new opportunities and new laws. Hundreds of new California laws will take effect in 2026.

01/02/2026

It was an eventful year for sports in San Juan Capistrano, with championships, record-breaking performances and singular achievements by JSerra, San Juan Hills, and St. Margaret’s student-athletes enhancing San Juan’s reputation as the “City of Champions.”

We present some of the Top Moments in San Juan Capistrano sports that made headlines in 2025.

It was an eventful year for sports in San Juan Capistrano, with championships, record-breaking performances and singular achievements by JSerra, San Juan Hills, and St. Margaret’s student-athletes enhancing San Juan’s

12/31/2025

From the ribbon-cutting of a long-awaited skatepark to the opening of a unique affordable housing complex at City Hall, 2025 was a year of transformation for San Juan Capistrano.

12/31/2025

What a year it has been! Assemblywoman Laurie Davies takes a look back in her final column of 2025.

What a year it has been! Thank you for letting me continue to serve you by representing the 74th District in the State Assembly. My final column features another successful

12/30/2025

As a new year approaches, find A NEW YOU. Inside our final issue of 2025: Local businesses to help you find your best self AND why calf strength matters. Go to thecapistranodispatch.com/special-publications/a-new-you.

12/19/2025

For several months, the Mission San Juan Capistrano has been preparing to celebrate its anniversary. Details at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/mission-san-juan-capistrano-prepares-for-250th/article_aa4347d3-effc-40ec-888c-4fdb1065279f.html.

📸: Samantha Bravo

12/17/2025

A study is being re-initiated for a general plan amendment that would change the land use designation of the 15-acre Capistrano Business Park east of Interstate 5 and pave the way for a housing development of up to 250 units.

The San Juan Capistrano City Council approved the re-initiation of a study for a general plan amendment that would change the land use designation of the 15-acre Capistrano Business Park

12/15/2025

The city of San Juan Capistrano ushered in the holiday season Saturday, Dec. 6, as Historic Town Center Park sparkled with music, lights and community spirit during the annual Tree Lighting Celebration.

The city of San Juan Capistrano ushered in the holiday season Saturday, Dec. 6, as Historic Town Center Park sparkled with music, lights and community spirit during the annual Tree

12/12/2025

The San Juan Capistrano City Council has named John Campbell as the city’s new mayor. Councilmember John Taylor was selected as mayor pro tem. Details at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/san-juan-capistrano-selects-new-mayor-mayor-pro-tem/article_cc1c8b42-2cbf-4bfd-9469-5e89155f0ecd.html.

12/12/2025

Inside this week's issue: Local events to celebrate the season and gift ideas for all! Check out our Holiday Happenings & Gift Guide at thecapistranodispatch.com/special-publications/holiday-happenings-gift-guide.