Laguna Glen| The Capistrano Dispatch

2015: The Year in Review

The Capistrano Dispatch Not unlike years past, it’s been a turbulent and fruitful 12 months in San Juan Capistrano, filled with hotel proposals, lawsuits, a…

Letters to the Community, SOAPBOX

Publisher’s Letter: The Court of Public Opinion

By Norb Garrett Owning and operating a community media business isn’t for the meek; every word, comma, photo, quote and story is laid bare for all…

Letters to the Community, SOAPBOX

Letter: Very High Density Housing and Bankruptcy in San Juan’s Future?

Steve Behmerwohld, San Juan Capistrano Did you know that Item F8 on the agenda at the City Council meeting of May 5 was for a…

Opinion Columns, SOAPBOX

Guest Opinion: Retirement Community Relocation Good News for Seniors, but Not for City

By Matt Gaffney The relocation of the Laguna Glen retirement community from the Vermeulen property to a pre-approved site across from Reata Park is a…

Letters to the Community, SOAPBOX

Letter: Response to Pig Farm Scenario

Marcia Streech, San Juan Capistrano What about us, the citizens who live in San Juan Capistrano? We are the people whose lives will be impacted…

Letters to the Community, SOAPBOX

Letter: Your Choice: Seniors or Swine?

Kent Lihme, Mission Viejo The hopes and dreams of 600 elderly people and their local families may be crushed—the hope for a pleasant, secure and…

Letters to the Community, SOAPBOX

Letter: A New City Council, Two Successful Referendums and a Replacement for Dr. Byrnes

Mike Johnson, San Juan Capistrano Change to the City Council power structure, two huge successful referendums, and now a replacement being named for Dr. Byrnes….

Letters to the Community, SOAPBOX

Letter: Bait and Switch: City Council Blocks the Peoples’ Vote

Ruth Clark, San Juan Capistrano A petition for a citizen vote has been overruled by the City Council. Do we have a dictatorship now? By…

EYE ON SJC, News

City Council Overturns Spieker Rezoning

By Allison Jarrell The new San Juan Capistrano City Council voted 4-1 at its Dec. 16 meeting to overturn rezoning for the Spieker Senior Development,…

EYE ON SJC, News

City Council to Consider Spieker Referendum Tonight

By Allison Jarrell The San Juan Capistrano City Council is set to adopt a resolution tonight determining the future of the Spieker Senior Development. After…

EYE ON SJC, News

Laguna Glen Petitioners File More Than 3,400 Signatures

By Allison Jarrell A group of residents trying to halt Laguna Glen, the incoming Spieker Senior Development, filed a petition last week with almost twice…

Letters to the Community, SOAPBOX

Letter: Please Walk in Our Shoes

Ronald and Dianne Bauer, San Juan Capistrano Who are we? We are your parents and grandparents. We have worked all of our lives to help…

Letters to the Community, SOAPBOX

Letter: Money Cannot Buy Respect

Donna Fleming, San Juan Capistrano Dear Mr. Bourne, Last month, residents of San Juan Capistrano stood and watched as you brought in folk wearing blue…

Letters to the Community, SOAPBOX

Letter: Say ‘No’ to Laguna Glen, Rezoning

Jacqueline Scott, San Juan Capistrano Do you truly love San Juan Capistrano? Then say ‘no’ to Laguna Glen and rezoning. Here are the negative impacts:…

Election 2014, EYE ON SJC, News

City Council Candidates Talk Development, Water at Forum

By Brian Park Three major development proposals and water were among the hot-button topics discussed by the San Juan Capistrano City Council candidates during…