By Allison Jarrell A fire that erupted in a San Juan Capistrano multi-family condo overnight on Dec. 9 displaced 15 residents—five adults and 10 children—and…
The Capistrano Dispatch After more than 30 years of law enforcement service, San Juan Capistrano’s Chief of Police Services Lt. Scott Spalding has announced his…
9/11 Memorial Service in San Juan Capistrano In memory of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, Orange County Fire Authority facilities will pay tribute…
Editor’s note: We will be adding to this gallery as we receive images. Submit your photos to ajarrell@picketfencemedia.com. By Eric Heinz On Thursday, June…
Compiled by Allison Jarrell All information below is obtained from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website. The calls represent what was told to the deputy…
The Capistrano Dispatch The acreage burned during the vegetation fire on July 11 has been, according to Orange County Fire Authority officials. Orange County Fire…
OCFA investigators used tip from media to identify alleged arsonist By Allison Jarrell A 17-year-old has admitted to starting the June 15 brush fire in…
135 firefighters fought brush fire near Camino Capistrano and Golden Lantern UPDATE: Firefighters successfully extinguished the brush fire Wednesday night. The cause of the 70-acre blaze is still…
