Staff report The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced on Wednesday, June 15, that 19-year-old Yonic Montealvan-Saldivar was arrested on a charge of homicide in relation…
Guest opinion by Jessica DiCostanzo San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition: You have a long and celebrated history of serving the community. Can you tell us how…
Staff report Capt. Justin Montano will take over as the new police chief for San Juan Capistrano, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department recently announced. He…
By Collin Breaux and Shawn Raymundo Featured photo: The cities of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano have seen different outcomes since enacting similar ordinances…
Staff report San Juan Capistrano resident Roy Heine and three San Juan deputies who helped him were recently given awards for apprehending a suspect who…
Staff report Update, Sept. 15: The person has been identified as Alisha Maldonado, 47, from San Juan Capistrano. The coroner has not determined a cause…
By Shawn Raymundo The Orange County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, July 13, reached a $195,000 settlement agreement in a lawsuit that accused an off-duty officer…
Photo Above: Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department patrol the ‘Black Lives Matter’ protest on May 31 in the San Clemente Pier Bowl. Photo:…
By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux As mental health remains a concern during the COVID-19 health crisis, public agencies in Orange County shared suicide statistics…
By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux Editor’s note: A link in this story contains graphic imagery. Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies in San Juan Capistrano…
Lillian Boyd, The Capistrano Dispatch Sandra Hutchens, a former Dana Point resident and the first female sheriff of Orange County, died after a long bout…
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with information on the amicus brief filed by Orange County cities in support of Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes….
Staff report A former volunteer pastor was arrested in San Juan Capistrano on suspicion of multiple counts of felony child molestation, the Orange County Sheriff’s…
