18+ hour, 29+ min ago  (468+ words) With Dana Point Mayor John Gabbard (with scissors) doing the honors, the City of Dana Point celebrated the expansion of the Dog Park Fun Zone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Heritage Park on June 9. Dana Point officials celebrated the opening…...

18+ hour, 29+ min ago  (667+ words) In collaboration with California State Parks, the Doheny State Beach Foundation's annual Doheny Surf & Art Festival returns to Doheny State Beach on June 27-28. Admission is free. The Doheny Surf & Art Festival will return to Doheny State Beach on June 27-28, filling…...

18+ hour, 14+ min ago  (1096+ words) On June 9, a day when massive swells crashed over the Dana Point Harbor jetty and over the rocks behind the Ocean Institute (shown), Dana Point resident Keone Patterson had to battle the waves to save his father, Timmy Patterson, a…...

18+ hour, 29+ min ago  (676+ words) Several Father's Day cruises will be offered in Dana Point Harbor, including one aboard the Dana Pride, Dana Wharf's flagship vessel. Capt. Dave's Safari and Ocean Institute are also offering Father's Day expeditions. Whether Dad prefers fishing, whale watching or…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (293+ words) San Juan Capistrano City Manager Ben Siegel intends to retire at the end of the year after over a decade of service, the city announced last week. Among the longest tenured city managers in Orange County, Siegel led the city…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (510+ words) Prevention has always been the better way to address a problem. Vaccines are cheaper and have better outcomes than ICUs " same with early education for addiction or seat belts in cars. While preventative measures have been proven to save more…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (861+ words) Anew coffee shop aiming to blend specialty coffee, country music and community connection is headed to San Juan Capistrano later this year. Wade's Coffee House, planned for 32382 Del Obispo St. , Suite C-1, is the passion project of owners Colin Dubel and…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (208+ words) Jan Siegel, Guest Columnist Happy birthday, America! Happy birthday, Mission San Juan Capistrano! San Juan Capistrano has so much to celebrate this year. And as I have said many times over the years, if you dig deep into our history…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (615+ words) An artist's rendering of the lobby in the proposed Dana Point Harbor hotel that will be called The Doheny. The names are now official for the two new hotels that are planned to replace the Marina Inn in Dana Point…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (615+ words) An artist's rendering of the lobby in the proposed Dana Point Harbor hotel that will be called The Doheny. The names are now official for the two new hotels that are planned to replace the Marina Inn in Dana Point…...