It’s a pretty exciting time in San Juan Capistrano, in a town that doesn’t always cotton to excitement so much. Regency Theatres re-opened the long-closed movie house on Verdugo Street, Ruby’s has Sky Ranch now and new auto dealerships are opening on Camino Capistrano. At the south end of town, meanwhile, Costco is preparing for its expansion, which will also add gasoline sales to the warehouse store. Sure, some favorite old stores, such as Regalo in Mission Promenade, fell by the wayside in 2010, but all-in-all business is looking up. Merchants around the movie theater say they’ve seen a 30 percent bump in business. And while we saw some changes in this year’s Golden Horseshoe awards, it’s clear that Capistrano residents are out and about more than ever, shopping in town and staying loyal to the places that provide a good product, good service, a good price. Some of the winners were repeat honorees, but new stores that had the right combination of those things were also welcomed with open arms. Residents appreciate good businesses, and we appreciate those of you who voted and who are willing to stop in someplace new because you see a Gold or Silver Horseshoe on the door. Because one thing that hasn’t changed over the years we’ve done our informal survey: The People are still what make Capistrano special.
Dear Capistrano Dispatch, I searched your website to cast a vote for Brush Salon in SJC for the best salon in your city for 2012. Unfortunately, I was not able to find a place to vote. Hence, this email request for assiatance. Thank you, Michael Serisawa