Capistrano Dispatch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.