Moments in Time| The Capistrano Dispatch

Moments in Time: Principal for the Day

By Jan Siegel It has been more than 25 years since I had a child or grandchild in elementary school. Since the pandemic, schools have…

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Moments in Time: The History of Floods in San Juan Capistrano

Guest opinion by Jan Siegel If you believe the headlines of today, you would think that that the Earth is collapsing around us. First, we’re told…

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Moments in Time: Barbecue Season Is Back in San Juan Capistrano

By Jan Siegel Nothing says summer more than outdoor barbecues, and after two long years of pandemic restrictions, the barbecue season is back in San…

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Moments in Time: College Tuition Help for Juaneños

Moments in Time by Jan Siegel By Jan Siegel On April 28, 2022, the University of California Native American Opportunity Plan began covering tuition and…

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Moments in Time: Plenty to See and Do in San Juan Capistrano This Summer

By Jan Siegel For the first time in two years, places and events are opening up in San Juan Capistrano. The summer promises to be…

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Moments in Time: A Tribute to Marie Lacouague

By Jan Siegel The good news about San Juan Capistrano is that many generations of residents stay in our community. The bad news is that…

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Moments in Time: Planting and Farming in Orange County

Guest opinion by Jan Siegel Almost all of the plants and flowers that we associate with Southern California were brought in by the missionaries. As…

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Moments in Time: In Tribute to Ilse Byrnes

By Jan Siegel It is with great sadness that I am writing this tribute to Ilse Byrnes, who passed away recently at age 94. Ilse…

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Moments in Time: Celebrating the History of San Juan Capistrano

By Jan Siegel San Juan Capistrano is truly a special place. Right now, the entire country seems to be fighting with itself. Everything seems to…

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Moments in Time: State Legislation Threatens Open Space

By Jan Siegel The city motto of “Preserving the Past to Ensure the Future” has never been more important than it is today. With all…

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Moments in Time: San Juan Capistrano Rebounds from Pandemic

By Jan Siegel We’re back! Yes, San Juan Capistrano—after 15 months of being shut down—is back in full swing. Even Swallow’s is open again—inside! City…

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