Capistrano Dispatch

A proposal to increase the amount of waste accepted each day at the Prima Deshecha Landfill is drawing concern from residents and local officials across South Orange County as the project undergoes environmental review. thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/pri…

River Street Marketplace is joining in on the Swallows Day Parade festivities, hosting a lineup of events starting Friday. thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/cel…

Are you ready for one of San Juan Capistrano’s most celebrated traditions? The 66th Annual Swallows Day Parade & Mercado returns on Saturday! Capo Dispatch and the SJC Fiesta Association are proud to present the official event guide! Take a look at thecapistranodispatch.com/special-public….

March Madness, indeed. thecapistranodispatch.com/sports/sjc-pla…

And the celebration continues. thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/sjc…

Marking its 55th year, or emerald jubilee, the Dana Point Festival of Whales builds on its legacy as one of America’s longest-running whale festivals. Find our 2026 official event guide at thecapistranodispatch.com/special-public….

When Cade Spinello first climbed onto a horse at the J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center, he was not thinking about recovery. thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/str…

Find a list of winners and check out more photos by Spencer Grant at thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/pet…. (3/3)

There were six categories in the event’s competition: best team costume, best domestic/household pet, best exotic pet, best barnyard/farm animals, best bird, and “Kid at Heart” for older adults and their beloved pets. (2/3)

The Kids’ Pet Parade and Animal Rescue Expo came to San Juan Capistrano’s Heritage Town Center Park on Feb. 21. (1/3)

Times Media Group is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Moser Community Media’s portfolio of 32 newspapers serving markets throughout Texas. Read the full news release at phoenix.org/times-media-gr….

“While we still have work to do, we have made important progress in recent years that is bringing us closer to fully removing the waste from SONGS,” @RepMikeLevin writes for #TheLevinLetter. picketfencemedia.com/thecapistranod…

The Massage Associates is Downtown San Juan Capistrano is celebrating 25 years in business this month, a journey marked by steady ownership and loyalty to the community it calls home. picketfencemedia.com/thecapistranod…

On Feb. 5, the 32nd Annual Taste of San Juan officially launched the 2026 Fiesta de las Golondrinas, or Festival of Swallows, season. In total, 18 local favorites served signature bites at San Juan Hills Golf Club. picketfencemedia.com/thecapistranod…

With Valentine’s Day arriving this weekend, many single seniors are reminded that they are alone and often lonely. Here are columnist Tom Blake’s 10 tips for seniors planning to date again. picketfencemedia.com/thecapistranod…

This week’s cover story and photos by Angélica Escobar. Read more at thecapistranodispatch.com/eye-on-sjc/san…. (3/3)

The protest, organized by Democratic Women of South Orange County, drew residents across the region, along with dozens of high school students. Organizers estimated that roughly 150 to 200 SJHHS students left their third- and fifth-period classes to join the demonstration. (2/3)

Hundreds of protesters gathered on Jan. 30 in San Juan Capistrano to oppose federal immigration enforcement practices, with organizers and participants saying the demonstration reflected growing fear and disruption within immigrant communities across South Orange County. (1/3)

“Our Constitution as interpreted by 250 years of precedent does not require congressional approval for limited, law enforcement operations,” reader Bill Stewart responds to a recent column by Rep. Mike Levin criticizing U.S. military action in Venezuela. picketfencemedia.com/thecapistranod…

Some #FoodForThought from culinary nutritionist Gina Cousineau on being more successful in lessening landfill waste and protecting the planet. picketfencemedia.com/thecapistranod…