The Capistrano Dispatch

07/25/2025

Regency Theatres has been a mainstay in the community for 15 years, but the longstanding San Juan Capistrano landmark will close its doors permanently this Sunday, leaving behind just its legacy. Read this week’s cover story at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/regency-theatres-to-permanently-close-in-san-juan-capistrano/article_c18c2c80-cae7-464d-823f-481dde8a08c6.html.

07/22/2025

Suntrek Solar is working with San Juan Capistrano neighbors to address a long-standing issue in California: how to protect homes from wildfires.

Suntrek Solar is working with San Juan Capistrano neighbors to address a long-standing issue in California: how to protect homes from wildfires. Through trial and error, they have started to

07/18/2025

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📅 July 19-20, 2025

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07/17/2025

The San Juan Capistrano City Council has approved contracts with familiar contractors for the general maintenance of the city’s landscape and sports fields. Details at thecapistranodispatch.com//eye-on-sjc/san-juan-city-council-approves-citywide-landscape-contracts/article_0d11c415-978f-411b-8c3d-1b062113955b.html.

07/15/2025

After years of permitting, planning and legal action, the city of San Juan Capistrano has officially cut the ribbon for its new skate park. Details at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/san-juan-capistrano-skate-park-opens-gates-for-use/article_b0381e22-ac12-44fd-b3fd-2c871a99ccf1.html.

07/11/2025

Vocalist/lead guitarist Will Johns pays tribute to his uncle Eric Clapton with The Cream Of Clapton Band, which comes to the Coach House Concert Hall in San Juan Capistrano this Sunday.

“All of that music is very special to me,” Johns said about Clapton. “I was there. I grew up with that, with that music. In particular, I was around about the time that Eric was developing what is known as the Eric Clapton Stratocaster.”

Read more at thecapistranodispatch.com/getting-out/on-stage-at-the-coach-house-the-cream-of-clapton-band/article_23c839c4-93c5-442b-8e01-15b72a1a4e6b.html.

📸: Courtesy of Alex Matthews

07/09/2025

Longtime San Juan Capistrano resident, author and historian Donna Friess has often turned to writing to connect with the community. With her many autobiographical experiences, she recently released a new book recounting the horrendous fires that destroyed much of the San Bernardino Mountains in 2024 and then Los Angeles in 2025. More on this at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/san-juan-author-shares-personal-experiences/article_068e5f70-dd45-4d51-bddf-3d2bc8dafd8d.html.

07/07/2025

Rohen Vargo received a Youth Hero Award from the American Red Cross for his student-led public health initiative, “Health in Your Hands,” which provides free blood pressure screenings to underserved communities in South Orange County. More on this at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/st-margaret-s-student-launches-blood-pressure-clinic/article_9cd50a14-c82b-43ff-93bd-f44df156b2b6.html.

📸: Thomas Leach/American Red Cross

07/03/2025

South Orange County is set to light up with patriotic celebrations this Friday, July 4. Details at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/san-juan-capistrano-rancho-mission-viejo-gear-up-for-july-4/article_425b5f18-01bb-4a31-98d1-5270071635a9.html.

📸: Kevin Dahlgren/KDahlgren Photography

07/01/2025

A San Juan Capistrano woman was among the first to graduate with her master’s degree as part of a new program between CalOptima Health and select social work programs across California. Read about her at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/san-juan-capistrano-resident-among-first-to-receive-degree-in-new-program/article_b94df5bc-4fc3-4ff7-98c9-2494ca3e1241.html.

📸: Jeff Antenore

06/30/2025

Picket Fence Media’s latest Go.See.Do — our guide for fun and exciting happenings in and around South Orange County — is out now!

Pick up our latest edition on newsstands around town or go to thecapistranodispatch.com/special-publications/go-see-do.

Here’s to a fantastic and adventurous summer!

06/27/2025

After a long development as part of Phase 3 of their plans, Rancho Mission Viejo officials announced earlier this month the release of 175 new two-story detached homes. Read this week’s cover story at https://www.thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/rancho-mission-viejo-debuts-phase-3-with-175-new-homes/article_87dad7c4-8621-48d5-99df-15c6c9193fa9.html.