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EYE ON SJC, News

Local Author Pens Book About Venice Beach History

By Collin Breaux | Email: cbreaux@picketfencemedia.com | Twitter: @collin_breaux Donna Friess grew up with a front-row look at the artists, Holocaust survivors and other people…

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Local Author Recognition for Book on San Juan’s Equestrian History

By Zara Flores Donna Friess, a local historian and author, was recently recognized as an honoree in the 2019 Book Excellence Awards for her love…

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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 history….

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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…

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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…

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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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