Cell Tower Dispute | Cops & Kids | San Juan Capistrano : 2018

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA —San Juan Capistrano stories on Patch.com ranged from glorious images of our beautiful city to news of the strange. Patch editors shared stories of local fires, car thefts and architectural delights. Area high school students marched for their lives, in honor of those killed in Parkland Florida's mass shooting event.

Here are a few of the photos, news stories and neighborhood tales of note from the past 12 months. As 2018 comes to a close, Patch looks back on the stories that got you, our readers, talking.

Wild Horses, Wild Life In San Juan; Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo

Love the rodeo? So do we! here is what's happening in San Juan Capistrano in advance of September's Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo.

Capistrano Unified Ranked Among Best School Districts In Calif.

Niche.com named these Orange County School Districts the best in the nation for 2018/19. Here is how Capistrano Unified ranked.

SoCal Blues Stars Make Roster For U.S. Women's U-17 National Team

These two Orange County soccer stars will play in the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup, for players under 17.

Kids Carve Pumpkins With Cops In San Juan Capistrano

Orange County Sheriff's Department Officers invited the kids of San Juan Capistrano down to the local market for some old-fashioned carving.

Idyllic Horse Property With Every Amenity In San Juan Capistrano

Available for the first time in almost three decades, truly a rare opportunity awaits in SJC. Come see the gardens, the pool, the library.

Holy Fire Fraud; Gal Accused Of Faking Firefighter Hubby For Cash

The investigation that lasted for months, but local cops arrested Ashley Bemis on multiple felony counts after falsely collecting donations.

Woman Dies In Fall From Remote OC Waterfall, Man Rescued

The Orange County Fire Authority was called to the waterfall near the Blue Jay campground.

Zoomars Beats Top Attractions With Retail Excellence Award

The petting zoo that boasts over 100 guinea pigs now has another feather in their cap with their IAAPA's "Brass Ring Award" for 2018.

Trash Truck Overturns Two Injured In San Juan Capistrano

A driver and pedestrian were injured in this San Juan Capistrano collision, Friday. Traffic remains slow through the area.

Residents Say 'No' To Cell Tower

On an unassuming cul de sac in San Juan Capistrano a monstrous structure has taken shape. These South County homeowners are just saying NO!

Orange County Students March For Their Lives

A little more than a week ago, thousands of Orange County students walked out of class to push for gun reform. They will rally again on Sat.

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