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Donna Friess

Donna Friess holds a copy of her new book Capistrano Trails at her home in San Juan Capistrano on Sept. 20. Photo: Alex Groves 0
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Author Releases Book on San Juan Capistrano’s Equestrian History

  By Alex Groves A long-time San Juan Capistrano resident, author and former college professor recently published a book on San Juan Capistrano’s rich equestrian…

From (L to R): Friends of the Library President Mary DeMers with honorees Dr. Carol Daderian and Jean Vicenzi, WomanSage emcee and nominator Donna Friess and honoree Katie Shreve at the Family Matters awards dinner in Costa Mesa. Photo: Barbara Kimler 0
EYE ON SJC, News

Local Women Honored by Orange County Nonprofit

The Capistrano Dispatch Orange County nonprofit WomanSage recognized 12 community and business leaders at its annual Family Matters awards dinner on Nov. 10 in Costa…

Donna Friess with her new novel, The Unraveling of Shelby Forrest. Photo: Courtesy of Scott Schmitt 0
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Local Author, Child Activist Publishes First Novel

The Capistrano Dispatch Local author Donna Friess drew from her personal life experiences of a tragic childhood to a life of fulfillment and happiness to…

Local author Donna Friess has released her new book, Cherish the Light: One Woman’s Journey from Darkness to Light. Courtesy photo 0
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Local Author Releases New Book

Compiled by Brian Park San Juan Capistrano resident and author Donna Friess’ new book, Cherish the Light: One Woman’s Journey from Darkness to Light, is…

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