Unable to get a majority decision, the non-vote serves as a recommendation for denial to the City Council, which will hear the matter next.
Eric is the new advertising manager for San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point and Aliso Viejo. But he may not be new to you.
After only a month, a new Thai restaurant succumbs to the curse of a jinxed San Juan Capistrano restaurant space.
The Zoomars Petting Zone has a new attraction--a 13-foot tall Apatosaurus--but the city's Historical Alliance Committee wants it removed.
The work day is almost over, so where do you go to blow off a little steam? Patch wants to know your favorite night spot in San Juan Capistrano.
San Juan Capistrano has some big chains and some smaller mom-and-pops. Which one do you prefer?
Getting your day started tends to seem a little easier when you add a cup of Joe. So tell us your favorite coffeeshouse that helps you tackle your day.
Authentic Mexican food can be hard to find. So tell us your favorite restaurant that serves all of your favorite Mexican dishes. We'll open the contest to voting next week.
Whether you're a first-thing-in-the-morning type or prefer a post-work workout, where do you go when you want to burn some calories?
Are you a black belt? Do you spend every Saturday morning taking your kids to a martial arts school? Where in town is the best place to learn a few moves?
Assisted-living home now assists those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
The offerings are authentic, grounded in the owners' love for food – and each other.
It's the best place to get their down dog on, Patch readers say.
California received Fs from small-business owners in half the categories in the survey, which was conducted nationwide by Thumbtack.com and the Kauffman Foundation.
PHOTOS: The restaurant across from the Mission opened in February, but cut the ceremonial ribbon Tuesday.
In the first two months of sales, 13 of the first 16 are claimed by future residents of San Juan Capistrano.
This week's Readers' Choice poll contest is yoga studios. Where's the best place in San Juan Capistrano to perfect a pose?
Several South O.C. chambers of commerce host a "Taste of South County" event that served up all sorts of bites from local eateries.
Excuse us while we go tend to our wounds. It was a harsh week on Wall Street and even tougher on Del Obispo Street for our major corporations.
Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2012 City Cup & Charity Challenge
BrainStorm Studios is using robots, engineering, film and much more to teach children about how to make the most of this technological world.
Four chambers of commerce will mingle at a May 10 event hosted by Independence Bank. The public is also welcome.
Big Lots takes a Big Tumble, while other locals hit 52-week highs. Then there's the one with a 30-year low. It's a wild ride!
The shop has been recycling previously worn clothes for years. Now it sells new, eco-friendly products.
The frozen yogurt shop has endured while
Beetle juice in Starbucks offerings, a French fry tasting and all sorts of other treats this week from Wall Street.
In this week's Readers' Choice poll, we want to find out where to go for the coolest dessert at any time of day.
When we're up we're up and when we're down, we're DOWN.
Grab some pain killers. Our index could give you whiplash.
A 1 percent growth rate doesn't sound sexy, until it compounds.
Jonathan Volzke is leaving the publication he launched 10 years ago. He was also editor for the San Clemente Times and Dana Point Times.
Once expected to house an In 'N Out, O'Reilly Automotive signs a 15-year lease for the property.
Stand up paddle surfing showroom opens in San Juan Capistrano.
If you take your cues from how FedEx views the economy, you might be feeling bearish.
The first of 14,000 homes are under construction, but the working ranch will live on in areas you can't see from Ortega Highway.
On Saturday the store will be giving out free packets of ladybugs.
San Juan Atria opens its doors to people suffering from dementia and seeks to keep them involved and connected.
It's been five years since new homes have gone on the market.
No stress for the banks mean big bucks on the week.
Swallow's Inn makes it two in a row, with 59 percent of the vote.