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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Out now in the Capo Dispatch: Crib to College, an educational guide to your child’s success and a localized resource designed to help South Orange County families thrive at every step along the way. Pick up a copy or click the link in bio.

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

On Homecoming Night, Sept. 18, the San Juan Hills Stallions dominated the Mira Costa Mustangs 63–21. Read this week’s #SJCFootballRecap at the link in bio. 📸: Alan Gbby

The South Orange County Walk to End Alzheimer’s is returning to Rancho Mission Viejo this weekend, with more than $100,000 already raised for dementia care, support programs and scientific research. thecapistranodispatch.com/ey…

As Palisades Elementary celebrates 65 years in the Capistrano Beach community, school supporters are looking toward its future with growing enrollment, expanded enrichment programs and a new fundraiser designed to bring the wider community together. picketfencemedia.com/thecapi…

The Daughters of the American Revolution San Clemente Island Chapter is commemorating the 239th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution with its annual bell-ringing ceremony at Mission San Juan Capistrano. thecapistranodispatch.com/ey…

The San Juan Capistrano City Council reviewed a comprehensive Downtown Parking Implementation Plan prepared by parking consultancy Dixon Resources Unlimited to evaluate public input and direct the execution of the city’s changes in parking structure. picketfencemedia.com/thecapi…

“Iron sharpens iron.” It might be a cliché usually said by seasoned athletes, but for 12-year-old jiu-jitsu fighter Delilah Divel, it is the driving motto in her mind as she steps on the mat. thecapistranodispatch.com/sp…

The JSerra Catholic Lions football team has built impressive momentum since the season began, while the San Juan Hills Stallions have experienced a hard-fought stretch on the field in the past two weeks. thecapistranodispatch.com/sp…

A new affordable housing development designed exclusively for seniors has been approved by the San Juan Capistrano City Council. thecapistranodispatch.com/ey…

For surfboard shaper Garrett Teng, building boards began with a simple thought: why keep buying them when he could learn to make them himself? picketfencemedia.com/surf/sa…