Investigators Seek Public’s Assistance Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect
The Capistrano Dispatch An armed robbery occurred early Friday morning on a sidewalk in the 32000 block of Del Obispo, near the intersection of Paseo… The post Investigators Seek Public’s Assistance...
View ArticleTapped In: South County’s Craft Beer Renaissance
Local craft brewers discuss the trade of premium libations Story and Photos by Alex Paris Perhaps the greatest advantage of beer is its versatility. It… The post Tapped In: South County’s Craft Beer...
View ArticleThe Dish: Aurora’s Taqueria Pork Ribs
Aurora’s Taqueria 34146 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point 949.496.1401 The word “unctuous” blitzed the food scene (and the food writing and commentating scene) a couple… The post The Dish: Aurora’s...
View ArticleSouth County Weekend Event Guide: Jan. 6-8
Friday, Jan. 6 Adult Coloring Club 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring out your inner artist while surrounded by books and good company. All materials are provided… The post South County Weekend Event Guide: Jan. 6-8...
View ArticlePolice Seek Information on Couple Targeting South Orange County Shoppers
By Kristina Pritchett Orange County Sheriff Investigators are seeking information on a couple who have been targeting victims shopping in grocery and retail stores in… The post Police Seek Information...
View ArticleSouth County Weekend Event Guide: April 21-23
Friday, April 21 Mission Art Walk 11 a.m. A docent-guided tour highlighting the art collection of rare paintings related to the Mission’s history. 26801 Ortega… The post South County Weekend Event...
View ArticleReport: San Juan Capistrano Ranked High on Deaths Caused by Drugs, Alcohol...
By Eric Heinz The Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHA) released a grim report on Tuesday, April 25, that stated the county saw an increase… The post Report: San Juan Capistrano Ranked High on Deaths...
View ArticleLetter: In Response to ‘Life under the Flight Path’
Marvin Smith, Dana Point My first thought after reading “Hundreds of South OC Residents Gather to Discuss Life ‘Under the Flight Path,’” (The Capistrano Dispatch,… The post Letter: In Response to ‘Life...
View ArticleSouth County Weekend Event Guide: June 9-11
Editor’s Pick: Saturday, June 10: 14th Annual Relay for Life of San Juan Capistrano 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at… The post South County Weekend Event Guide: June...
View ArticleFourth of July Weekend Event Guide
Friday, June 30 Dana Point Movie in the Park 7:30-10 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy a free screening of Pete’s Dragon. Bring a low-back… The post Fourth of July Weekend Event Guide appeared first on...
View ArticleSupervisor Bartlett Delivers State of South County Address
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect two corrections. A previous version incorrectly stated that according to Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, 10% of the… The post Supervisor Bartlett...
View ArticleOrange County’s Homeless Population Reaches Nearly 7,000
By Shawn Raymundo A preliminary report on this year’s Point-in-Time count shows that Orange County’s homeless population sharply increased by about 43% between 2017 and… The post Orange County’s...
View ArticleSouth County Cities Urge Bartlett to End County’s Regional Approach to...
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include comments from Supervisor Lisa Bartlett. By Shawn Raymundo and Lillian Boyd Several South Orange County cities… The post South County Cities Urge...
View ArticleSkatepark Coalition to Host Skate Jam in November
By Shawn Raymundo The San Juan Capistrano Skatepark Coalition recently announced that it will host its next Skate Jam event at the city’s community center… The post Skatepark Coalition to Host Skate...
View ArticleOCTA Outlines Conflicts with TCA in Committee Meeting
By Lillian Boyd Orange County Transportation Authority’s Regional Planning and Highway Committee Meeting met on Monday, Oct. 6, for a regularly scheduled meeting. The agenda… The post OCTA Outlines...
View ArticleBartlett Bulletin: Be A Part of Dana Point Harbor’s New Legacy
By OC Board of Supervisors Chairperson Lisa Bartlett Dana Point Harbor is a world-renowned destination that Orange County residents treasure greatly. We have so much… The post Bartlett Bulletin: Be A...
View ArticleSouth County Cities Saw Unemployment Rise in January
By Shawn Raymundo California and the county’s overall jobless numbers remained largely unmoved from December to January, while the tri-city area in South Orange County… The post South County Cities Saw...
View ArticleOCTA to Host Sessions for Public Comment on Proposed I-5 Improvements
OCTA will host meetings on July 28 and Aug. 2 for South County residents to comment their thoughts on planned improvements to Interstate 5 from the Avenida Pico exit south to the San Diego County Line....
View Article2022 Midterm Election Results
Polling has closed in this year’s Midterm Elections and results are pouring in for the slate of local, county and statewide races in South Orange County. The post 2022 Midterm Election Results appeared...
View ArticleBartlett Bulletin: An Open Letter to the Residents of the Fifth District
OC Board Supervisor pens one last Bartlett Bulletin column for Picket Fence Media, highlighting her accomplishments and achievements during her tenure representing the county’s Fifth District. The post...
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