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Opinion Columns, SOAPBOX

Citizens’ Climate Education: Adult Books About Climate Change for Holiday Giving

Guest opinion by Christine Kramer With Christmas just about a day away, I’ve compiled a list of books as some possible last-minute gift ideas. Many…

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LIVING, SJC Living

PHOTOS: Santa Appearance with Rotary Club of SJC

Photos courtesy of Rotary Club of San Juan Capistrano The Rotary Club of San Juan Capistrano hosted a community event on Saturday, Dec. 18, at…

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Opinion Columns, SOAPBOX

Guest Opinion: Mission San Juan Capistrano Reminds Us of What Is Important at Christmastime

By Mechelle Lawrence Adams It’s that time of year when we can sometimes lose sight that Christmas is supposed to be a time for opening…

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GETTING OUT

Getting Out Event Calendar: WinterScape at the Riding Park and More

Compiled by staff Featured photo: Collin Breaux EDITOR’S PICK: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10-THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23: WINTERSCAPE Times vary. Enjoy live music, appearances by Santa, ice skating,…

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LIVING, SJC Living

PHOTO GALLERY: Christmas Events in San Juan Capistrano

Text and photos by Collin Breaux In-person Christmas events in San Juan Capistrano have fully returned. Mission San Juan Capistrano hosted their Capistrano Lights holiday…

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LIVING, SJC Living

Moments in Time: Celebrating the Area’s Indigenous Heritage

By Jan Siegel This time of year is the period of celebrations: Halloween, Day of the Dead, Diwali, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Full-Scale Turkey Trot Returns This Year to Rancho Mission Viejo

By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux Featured photo: The annual in-person Thanksgiving race at Rancho Mission Viejo is back on for 2021. Image courtesy of…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Capistrano Lights Holiday Program Returns to Mission San Juan Capistrano

Staff report Featured photo: Holiday decorations will be up again at Mission San Juan Capistrano in December for the return of the Capistrano Lights event….

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GETTING OUT

At the Movies: Less-Popular Holiday Movies to Enjoy This Month

By Megan Bianco With the second wind of public movie theaters closing for the remainder of the year and holiday season, movie fans have succumbed…

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SOAPBOX

Health and Nutrition 101: Staying Home for the Holidays

by Gina Cousineau We all know that this holiday season will be very different than years past, with staying home not really a choice but…

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GETTING OUT

Getting Out Event Calendar: See Mission San Juan Capistrano Online

Compiled by staff EDITOR’S PICK: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26: VIRTUAL TOUR OF MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 1 p.m. Get a virtual tour of Mission San Juan…

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LIVING

Moments in Time: Holiday Traditions

by Jan Siegel One of the great aspects of the holidays is the food and the family traditions that go with each recipe. This year,…

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GETTING OUT

Getting Out Event Calendar: Camino Real Playhouse Holiday “Fun Raiser”

Compiled by staff EDITOR’S PICK: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17: MUSICAL HOLIDAY ‘FUN RAISER’ 7 p.m. Camino Real Playhouse is hosting another virtual event. The Ron Koybiashi…

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LIVING

Photos: Drive-Thru Christmas Celebration in San Juan Capistrano

Text and photos by Collin Breaux The City of San Juan Capistrano held a drive-thru celebration on Dec. 5, where families got to ride by…

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LIVING

Photos: Capistrano Lights at Mission San Juan Capistrano

Text and photos by Collin Breaux Update, Dec. 6: Remaining dates have been cancelled due to the regional stay-at-home order issued for Southern California, and…

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