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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

Community Mass Honors the Ancestors of San Juan Capistrano

By Collin Breaux | Twitter: @collin_breaux San Juan Capistrano is a town steeped in tradition, and whose longtime residents believe in paying tribute to their…

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LIVING, SJC Living

Moments in Time: Mural Captures Rich History of San Juan Capistrano

By Jan Siegel Public art and historical displays have long been part of the culture of San Juan Capistrano. The city has a historic depiction…

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LIVING, SJC Living

PHOTO GALLERY: Pop-Up Theater Performance at Los Rios Park

Text and photos by Collin Breaux The Round About Players presented pop-up theatrical performances in downtown San Juan Capistrano at Los Rios Park on Saturday,…

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Guest Opinion: Learning from Capistrano Valley’s First Inhabitants

by Dr. Bob Manniello, Vice President of the SJC Docent Society How do we sharpen our knowledge base about the origins of San Juan Capistrano,…

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EYE ON SJC, News

Mural, Triptych Celebrate San Juan Capistrano Culture, History

Editor’s note: This article previously contained errors about who owned Plaza Del Obispo and the name of Melissa Thomson’s business. Those errors have been corrected….

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EYE ON SJC, News

Historical Society to Host Free Presentation March 9

The Capistrano Dispatch Murder, mayhem and mystery are all part of the folklore of San Juan Capistrano, including incidents involving the Juan Flores Gang and…

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