Capistrano Dispatch

Local news you can use for San Juan Capistrano, California.

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The JSerra flag football dynasty continues — with a flourish. Read more at the link in bio. 📸: Courtesy of @jserraathletics on Instagram

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One week after trading touchdowns in a 54-44 shootout against Mission Viejo, the San Juan Hills football team proved it can win an old-fashioned defensive war. Read more at the link in bio. 📸: Alan Gibby

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As 2026 nears a close, there are still a few celebratory events scheduled on the activity calendar in San Juan Capistrano. Details at the link in bio. 📸: Courtesy of Mission San Juan Capistrano

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This weekend, Dana Point is transforming into a coastal cinema hub dedicated to ocean conservation, surf culture and community storytelling. Details at the link in bio. 📸: Courtesy of Dana Point Film Festival

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San Juan Capistrano residents questioned evacuation notifications, firefighting deployments and protections for damaged properties during a Tuesday, Oct. 20, meeting, as officials outlined preparations for rain near the Norte Fire burn area. Link in bio. 📸: Alan Gibby

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Another prestigious meet, another title, another trophy ceremony. Read more at the link in bio. 📸: Dylan Stewart for jserraathletics on Instagram

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Playing without its top two quarterbacks and contending with severe Santa Ana winds, San Juan Hills relied on defense and a clutch fourth-quarter touchdown to edge host Yorba Linda 14-10 on Thursday, Oct. 15 at Shapell Stadium. Read about it at the link in bio. 📸: Alan Gibby

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What was initially imagined as a weekend passion project has grown into a year-round nonprofit serving more than 100 children each week through therapeutic horseback riding and surfing. Read more at the link in bio. 📸: Angélica Escobar

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As wildfire risk increasingly extends beyond SoCal’s traditional fire season, Orange County public safety officials are expanding firefighting resources and urging residents to prepare their homes and evacuation plans before an emergency begins. Link in bio. 📸: Courtesy photo

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The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce held a candidates’ forum Monday, Oct. 5, with its first segment giving the community a chance to hear directly from City Council District 2 candidates Erin Beyer and Jeff Moore. Link in bio.

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Butterfly wings, colorful hats and native plants filled Los Rios Park on Saturday, Oct. 3, as families gathered for the annual Festival of the Butterflies. Read about it at the link in bio. 📸: Hayze Law

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Across San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point and San Clemente, aging well is about far more than managing health — it is about thriving with purpose, energy and meaningful community connections. Read our latest Fall Aging Well special section at the link in bio.

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The JSerra girls cross country team rolls on. Link in bio.

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High school football action across San Juan Capistrano saw local squads face challenging matchups as league play kicked off and non-conference battles continued. Link in bio.

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Beneath the ruins of the Great Stone Church, Mission San Juan Capistrano recently held its annual Romance of the Mission gala, marking its 250th anniversary and honoring the Native people whose ancestors helped build the landmark. Link in bio. 📸: Lisa Renee Photography

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As 2026 nears a close, there are still events to celebrate and discover for honoring our 250th anniversary. Link in bio.

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After a years-long relocation process, Camino Real Playhouse is back in San Juan Capistrano with a new home and a full lineup of shows for the year ahead. Details at the link in bio. 📸: Courtesy of President and Artistic Director Leslie Eisner

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Marking its 250th year, San Juan Capistrano held its annual State of the City on Sept. 17 at El Adobe de Capistrano, with Mayor John Campbell delivering the keynote address. Link in bio.

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The defending CIF champion JSerra flag football team, ranked No. 1 nationally by MaxPreps, extended its winning streak to 46 games on Tuesday with a 38-0 victory over Trinity League rival Orange Lutheran. Read this week’s #SanJuanRoundup at the link in bio. 📸: Don August