Council Set to Revoke Market's Permit

A judge and an appellate court have ruled that San Juan Capistrano leaders erred when allowing Mercado El Rey to open with insufficient parking.

Supes Kill Public Administrator Role, Dash Locals' Hopes

John Alpay's and Ken Lopez-Maddox's race for countywide office was over before it started.

Fireplaces Banned Again Wednesday in San Juan Capistrano

Drop that log!

Fire Ring Protection Bill Passes State Assembly

The bipartisan effort seeks to make sure all Californians have access to a time-honored tradition of the beach bonfire.

Attorney: Newspaper Violates Councilmen's Right to Free Speech

In a twist, a San Juan Capistrano assistant city attorney said council members' votes are protected under the First Amendment.

San Juan Politics Invade RSM City Council Meeting

Local Kim McCarthy calls out attorney and RSM Councilman Steve Baric, who represents the group behind recent political mailers.

Ocean Walkway Open Once Again Near Doheny

San Juan Capistrano Gets an 'F' for Its Tobacco-Control Policies

So says the American Lung Association in a report released today.

'Ghost Train' Fix to Be Slight, 3 Months Away

Transportation officials are looking to shave the wait time at Del Obispo Street in San Juan Capistrano from 70 seconds to 45-60 seconds.

City Council: Lot on Las Ramblas Won't Have Affordable Housing

But two other parcels in San Juan Capistrano were rezoned to accommodate very high densities.

City Council Rejects Apartments Near High School 5-0

Full story here: Residents pack City Hall, mostly to urge a no vote. They walked away happy.

Watch It Live: San Juan Capistrano City Council Debates Apartments

Read the play-by-play blog. Full story coming up later.

Recall Leader Says Mayor Interfered with Signature Gathering

John Perry files a police report. San Juan Capistrano Mayor Sam Allevato and Councilman Larry Kramer say they were just exercising their right to free speech.

City Staff Reverses Itself, Calls for Apartments' Approval

Where once staffers agreed with the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial, they now support the 100-unit complex.

OPINION: Why the 100 Apartments Next to SJHHS Should Be Approved

The project would bring much needed traffic improvements to the area, the property owner's representative says.

Reeve: San Juan Capistrano Should Have Term Limits

His proposal would have City Council members serving no more than two consecutive terms.

California Governor Declares Drought State Of Emergency

Brown called for a collaborative effort to restrain water use, urging Californians to conserve in every way possible.

Del Taco Going Back to the Past with Old Color Scheme

San Juan Capistrano is only "one or two" of cities nationwide not to approve the new palette.

PHOTOS: Small Protest Against Apartments Near San Juan Hills Begins

Demonstrators are encouraging parents to show up at next week's San Juan Capistrano City Council meeting.

Cash-Free Toll Roads Will Save Money, Cost Jobs

Toll booth operators and machine maintenance workers will lose their

Water Rates: San Juan Capistrano Looking at Six Years of Hikes

A city consultant is considering two 7 percent increases in the first two years, then four years of 5 percent bumps.

Toll Roads Respond to Patch Reader Criticisms

O.C. Toll Roads Going Cash-Free in May

Q&A with the City Attorney about San Juan's Water Lawsuit

Did your question get answered?

Wanna Talk Water? There's a Workshop for That

Actually two. One this week before the Utilities Commission and one next week before the City Council. Public input is invited.

Two Recently Re-Elected Capo Trustees Seek Countywide Offices

After two elections and three years of service, two school board members file papers for new positions. One of them is poised to face a political enemy.

Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Coastal Orange County

Visibility may be down to a quarter-mile, experts say.

Orange County's First Flu Death This Season Is a San Juan Capistrano Woman

Unidentified, she was only 28 years old. Experts say this year's strain is afflicting young and middle-aged adults.

Paparazzi Rules to Transgender Rights: California's Surprising New Laws in 2014

Californians will see an increase in minimum wage, enhanced bicycle safety and new rules allowing transgender students to choose which restroom to use.

Caltrans Lists Its Top Southern California Projects in 2013

Everyone has a list of top stories at year-end. Here's what Caltrans considers the biggest transportation news in Southern California.

Put Down That Log: Another No-Burn Day Planned

New Year's Eve parties have to go fire-free, at least until it's officially 2014.

News Rack Is Back at San Juan Capistrano City Hall

'Common Sense' papers include a copy of the court order that made it possible.

Find out Who Serves as the Fireplace Police

We're told not to burn wood on certain days. But what if we do?

Judge Orders News Racks Back at San Juan Capistrano City Hall

He orders lawyers for a newspaper and the city into a room to hammer out an agreement.

Politics on the Agenda: An Investigation, Nazis and a Call for Peace

Emotions remain strong at the San Juan Capistrano City Council meeting.

Council: Outdoor Music Allowed at Winery until 10 p.m.

Indoor music can be amplified and played through midnight, the San Juan Capistrano City Council determined.

UPDATED: Council Will Allow News Racks to Return to City Hall

The proposal crafted by three San Juan Capistrano councilmen seeks to settle a lawsuit.

San Juan Capistrano Gets a New Top Planner

We've been without a permanent development services director since late April.

County Supes Define What Is a Vicious Dog

But the supervisors stop short of creating a website to call out dangerous dogs.

Wood-Burning Fireplaces Prohibited Friday in San Juan Capistrano

You may want to hold off on lighting those logs.