Ysidora Forster: Heroic Matriarch of Old San Juan
As the secularization of the mission lands unfolded, the insolvent Mission San Juan Capistrano went up for auction. Ysidora’s brother,...
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GALLERY: 2023 Kids Pet Parade Gives Families a Chance to Show Unique Animals
Dogs in costumes, a snake and other eye-catching animals were seen at Los Rios Park on Feb. 18 during the...
Wellness & Prevention: AIM High Works to Prevent Substance Misuse Among Teens
Prevention professionals are hearing that teens need support, and when they lack support, they find it in drugs and alcohol,...
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Winnie
This week’s featured adoptable pet is 2-year-old Winnie, a great cat with so much love to give. A good mix...
GALLERY: Car Show Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Red, blue, green and other brightly colored vintage cars were at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park on Saturday, Feb....
On Life and Love After 50: Around Dana Point Island
Being nice to strangers with a smile and friendly attitude can often lead to new people entering our lives, Tom...
Eat My Words: Valentine Ideas Come in Traditional and Non-Traditional Tastes, from Breakfast to Charcuterie
Local writer Cheryl Pruett authors this new restaurant and food-based column for Picket Fence Media, where she’ll highlight some of...
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Nina
San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, Pet, Adoptable Pet of the Week, Pet Adoption, Pet Project Foundation,...
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Marlowe
This week’s featured adoptable pet is Marlowe, a sleek and svelte kitty with an outgoing personality. A year old, he...
On Life and Love After 50: Senior Dating Availability—Full-Time, Part-Time or No Time?
Columnist Tom Blake has noticed something strange going on in the senior single dating arena. Lately, he says, he’s been...
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Rico
This handsome boy is Rico, a sizable 2-year-old St. Bernard and Husky mix. Always up for fun, Rico has lots of...
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Nina
Recently back from “cat-ernity leave,” momma cat Nina is finally ready to find her forever home. Nina has a sweet and...
On Life and Love After 50: ‘You Look Like My Neighbor’
By Tom Blake Just before Christmas—50 days after my partner, Greta, passed away—I knew I needed to start getting out...
Moments in Time: Recognizing the History of Los Rios Street
Guest opinion by Jan Siegel When you live in a historic town, every year is significant and an anniversary of...
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Kringle
This week’s featured adoptable pet is Kringle, a bundle full of happy energy. A social pup, he loves meeting new...
