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JUNE 10–23, 2022 | VOLUME 20, ISSUE 11

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Commemorating a Milestone Class of 2022 Celebrates Graduation SPECIAL SECTION

The San Juan Hills High School Class of 2022 celebrated four years of hard work during a graduation ceremony on June 2. Photo: Collin Breaux

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Results from California’s Primary Elections

Highlighting SJC Athletes of the Year

Editor’s Pick: San Juan Summer Nites Concert

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can accommodate the development of those projected homes over the eightyear period through zoning, they are not required to ever build any of those units.

Yorba Linda’s updated Housing Element, among other things, includes programs encouraging landlords to accept housing vouchers and waive permit fees for accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Yorba Linda also committed to adopting a Lot Consolidation Ordinance within the year that would promote the consolidation of “substandard lots,” meaning undeveloped or underdeveloped, that could later facilitate higher density developments.

Furthermore, the city is committed to adopting an overlay zone, which allows Yorba Linda to establish special landuse regulations providing incentives for development of affordable homes.

The city will also be required to amend its zoning code to facilitate housing for special needs and adopt an ordinance encouraging affordability in lot splits as an effect of the housing development measure Senate Bill 9.

With its Housing Element now considered “in compliance” with HCD, Yorba Linda will be eligible for state grants and programs.

The three South County cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano are all in the process of revising their Housing Element Updates after each receiving their latest round of HCD review.

The City of Dana Point last received HCD comments on April 4, directing the city to revise the element to better address housing needs, resources and constraints.

The city was also directed to address the effectiveness of its housing programs and how the programs will be modified to be more effective. Programs must also be revised to include “goals and actions based on the outcomes of a complete analysis.”

HCD also asked that the city include additional data and analysis on access to opportunity, housing needs, integration and segregation by race and ethnicity in Dana Point in comparison to the region and local historical land use and investment practices.

Additionally, HCD noted that the City of Dana Point failed to address some comments from prior rounds of review.

HCD asked that the city include further analysis of its housing site inventory and suitability of nonvacant sites included in the inventory.

In a previous round of review, HCD wrote, “Under the current analysis, the site inventory further entrenches existing fair housing issues based on the composite access to opportunity maps without providing for programs to mitigate these impacts, and therefore still must meet this requirement.”

Two Orange County cities so far have received approval from the state housing department on their updated Housing Elements. The updates for the South County cities of San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano continue to undergo reviews from the Department of Housing and Community Development. Photo: Shawn Raymundo

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First OC Cities Receive Approval on State-Mandated Housing Plan Updates

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

The October 2021 deadline for cities to update their Housing Elements has long since passed. So far, though, only two Orange County cities, Yorba Linda and Irvine, have had their updated plans approved by the state’s housing department.

This past April, City of Yorba Linda received notice from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) that its Housing Element Update had been certified, with the City of Irvine following suit.

The two cities are among only 15 jurisdictions within the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region that have received HCD approval.

As of June 8, Huntington Beach’s updated Housing Element was under HCD review.

Housing Elements, which all California cities and counties are required to complete every eight years, are blueprints used to show that municipalities can accommodate projected housing demands and outline programs to address housing needs. The latest update is now in the sixth cycle.

While Yorba Linda was the first city in Orange County to get HCD’s stamp of approval, it followed a couple of rounds of review. The city received certification on its third round of revisions.

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“We were happy to receive our Housing Element certification so quickly from the state,” Yorba Linda Spokesperson Geoff Spencer said in an email.

“Like every other jurisdiction in Southern California is experiencing, the development of Yorba Linda’s sixth cycle Housing Element faced significant challenges that our team worked hard to overcome,” Spencer continued.

“Fortunately, we believe our robust and detailed plan checked all the state’s boxes as we outlined the programs and plans we would implement to increase the housing supply in Yorba Linda for people of all income levels.”

As part of the latest update to the Housing Elements, SCAG was assigned 1.34 million new homes to plan for among its 197 jurisdictions. Orange County was to take on more than 183,861 of those homes, covering four income categories—very-low, low, moderate, and above-moderate.

For the sixth cycle of the Housing Element covering 2021-2029, Dana Point was allocated 530 units, San Clemente was allotted 982 units, and San Juan Capistrano was allotted 1,054 new housing units. In Yorba Linda, it was allotted 2,415 units.

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The department also noted that Dana Point’s ADU ordinance appears inconsistent with the state’s ADU law, and required the city to revise its ordinance.

City staff are in the process of finalizing the revised Housing Element, in discussion with HCD staff, Director of Community Development Brenda Wisneski said.

“Since receiving the latest letter, the city has had two lengthy discussions with HCD staff to clarify their comments,” Wisneski said. “The city is finalizing the revised Housing Element, but before resubmitting, another meeting with HCD staff will occur to verify the revisions are acceptable.”

Dana Point City Council will be required to reapprove the Housing Element following HCD certification.

“Although we won’t celebrate until we receive HCD’s letter determining the Housing Element complies with State Housing Law, we are fairly confident that we will be successful this round,” Wisneski said.

San Clemente last received HCD comments on Jan. 12, noting that the city had not included an adequate analysis of housing sites. HCD requested that the city revise its site inventory and include additional data and analysis on housing needs, resources and constraints.

Similar to Dana Point, HCD noted that San Clemente failed to address some comments from prior rounds of review.

The city’s latest submission to HCD did not address comments on the suitability of nonvacant housing sites, environmental constraints, and zoning for a variety of housing types.

HCD noted in a previous round of review that some potential housing sites listed in the Housing Element appear to have conditions that may prevent development. Because of this, the department noted that the site inventory should be revised to include “analysis of potential constraints to demonstrate the suitability of sites in the planning period.”

San Clemente was also urged to analyze the suitability of sites identified for emergency shelters, as well as additional sites where shelters could be accommodated.

In its review, HCD wrote, “In particular, the element should analyze the limit of 35 beds per shelter as a constraint, the lack of interest in developing an emergency shelter in the last planning period, and the efficacy of the ride-share program.”

Because of a lack of data and analysis on potential governmental and nongovernmental constraints, HCD pointed out that the city may need to “revise or add programs and address and remove or mitigate any identified constraints,” based on any constraints not yet identified in the Housing Element.

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(Cont. from page 3) HCD also urged the city to further its public outreach efforts, noting that the city must demonstrate “how public comments were considered and incorporated in the element.”

According to Jennifer Savage, assistant to the city manager, San Clemente is currently working to address comments from housing advocates, HCD and the public. The revised plan will be brought back to City Council for approval after it has received HCD certification.

“The City is working hard to address comments from HCD, the public, and

housing advocates,” Savage said in an email. “We look forward to gaining support for a certified Housing Element so that time and resources can be directed to implementing the Housing Element instead of revising it. City staff will bring the Housing Element back to the City Council after HCD has certified the Housing Element.”

As for the City of San Juan Capistrano, it last received HCD comments on April 6, requesting that the city revise its housing programs to include “metrics to target significant and meaningful affirmatively furthering fair housing

outcomes.”

City staff said they hope to resubmit San Juan’s updated Housing Element within the next six to eight weeks. Once the Housing Element receives HCD certification, it will be up for a City Council vote for adoption.

HCD requested that San Juan analyze extremely low-income housing needs, resources available to address these needs and the effectiveness of such resources.

The city was also directed to develop a program establishing clear procedures for residents with disabilities to request reasonable accommodations for sup-

portive services or housing.

Having received fewer comments and feedback in the latest round, San Juan staff said they hope to receive HCD certification on the next submitted plan.

“The preparation and revision of the Housing Element is a labor-intensive process, involving significant staff time, as well as support from a specialized housing consultant,” Director of Development Services Joel Rojas said in an email. “We believe we can address HCD’s latest comments and are hopeful that our Housing Element will be certified upon our next resubmittal.”

Council Approves City Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23

BY COLLIN BREAUX

The City of San Juan Capistrano will continue to fund the usual police services, look to get started on extensive roadwork for local streets, and handle municipal needs under the city budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

The City Council approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 during a meeting on Tuesday, June 7. City staff presented a draft budget during a May meeting, and subsequently incorporated minor revisions suggested by councilmembers in the final approved budget.

One of those suggestions includes funding for occasional horse-mounted police patrol services in the downtown and Los Rios Street areas at $45,000.

The overall cost for law enforcement services for the city in FY 2022-23 is approximately $11.7 million, which city staff said is a $4.1 increase from the $11.2 million estimated cost in FY 2021-22. The direct staffing level of 30 full-time Orange County Sheriff’s Department employees for the upcoming fiscal year is unchanged from the current fiscal year, according to an agenda report.

San Juan Capistrano contracts with OCSD for police services, as do other municipalities throughout Orange County.

The upcoming city budget will also provide initial funding for what the city intends to be a long-term and wide-ranging rehabilitation of local streets. The first part of the major initiative will be what’s called the Camino Capistrano Pavement Rehabilitation Project, which will involve roadwork on Camino Capistrano—a thoroughfare frequently used by drivers traveling in and through San Juan, from the Dana The Capistrano Dispatch June 10–23, 2022

One project that will be funded under San Juan Capistrano’s budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 includes permanent housing for homeless and low-income residents, as well as a new City Hall complex at the current City Hall site on Paseo Adelanto. The City Council recently approved the budget. Photo: File

Point to Laguna Niguel city limits.

The total cost for work on Camino Capistrano is estimated at $10.8 million, with $2.5 million of that funded in FY 2022-23.

Estimated costs for overall street work, which will span the coming years, is more than $43 million.

The city is looking at improving streets such as Camino del Avion, San Juan Creek Road and Camino Las Ramblas in future fiscal cycles. Street conditions are said to have lapsed over time because of neglected maintenance, due to unavailable funding. Recent federal funding provided in pandemic relief is going toward the improvements.

Other projects that will be funded under the FY 2022-23 budget include

new permanent supportive housing for homeless and low-income people and a City Hall complex at the current City Hall site on Paseo Adelanto at $1.5 million, plus San Juan’s first-ever skatepark at $760,000.

The city is expected to have a $3.6 million surplus for FY 2022-23, and it is generally perceived as being in good financial shape by city staff. The city’s favorable fiscal state was attributed to several factors, including the City Council cutting down annual expenditures in June 2020 and increased tax revenue in recent times.

“I just want to thank (City Finance Director) Ken Al-Imam, and all the staff and department heads, that work so diligently to come up with a budget Page 4

that is incredible and makes us look so good,” Councilmember John Taylor said.

“We really appreciate the hard work you guys put into this, and having a budget surplus is an incredible step forward for our community.”

Mayor Pro Tem Howard Hart said the upcoming fiscal cycle will be a “good year” for San Juan Capistrano with all the city projects coming up.

“It’s still phenomenal to just not have a structural deficit,” Mayor Derek Reeve said. “To add to that, a $40 million commitment to address our streets and our city, on top of that—not to mention everything else—I hope the residents can recognize how significant that accomplishment is and the hard work of staff going into making that happen.” thecapistranodispatch.com

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CONGRESSIONAL RACE

EDITOR’S NOTE: Results from the California Secretary of State and Orange County Registrar of Voters’ websites tracking the election are unofficial. Certification of the results is expected for July 15.

Levin Maintains Heavy Lead Ahead of Projected Battle with Maryott for the 49th

SENATE RACES

State Senate Races Take Shape in 36th, 38th Districts

BY C. JAYDEN SMITH

The results of California’s Primary Election on Tuesday, June 7, appear to have narrowed the race for the U.S. House of Representatives 49th District seat down to two candidates: Rep. Mike Levin, the Democratic incumbent, and Republican challenger Brian Maryott.

Unofficial results posted as of early Thursday morning, June 9, had Levin and Maryott as the apparent front-runners who are projected to be included in the ballots for the General Election this coming November—setting up another race between the two following the 2020 elections.

Levin, who’s serving his second con-

BY COLLIN BREAUX

The unofficial results in California’s Primary Election have provided a preview of what’s to come in the General Election this November.

Two State Senate races covering portions of South Orange County include the 36th and 38th—the first representing Dana Point and San Clemente, and the latter, San Juan Capistrano and Rancho Mission Viejo.

District 36 had only two candidates, Democrat Kim Carr and Republican Janet Nguyen. The two will automatically go on to the General Election. In California, the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, move on to the November races.

As of early Thursday morning, June 9, Nguyen was the apparent front-runner, receiving 56.7% of the vote (70,664), while Carr trailed with 43.3% (53,912), according to the unofficial results from the California Secretary of State’s office.

Carr, a Huntington Beach councilmember, was in a council meeting while early results were released Tuesday night, but did provide a prepared statement when reached for comment.

“I’m a third-generation Californian who grew up in Orange County, and I am raising my family here. This is my home, and I’m grateful to serve this beautiful community,” Carr said. “This campaign is all about protecting and preserving our neighborhoods, keeping our coastal economy vibrant, helping small businesses thrive and ensuring a woman’s right to health care.”

Nguyen, a state assemblymember, had not responded to a request for comment, as of press time.

Over in the 38th District, the race

ASSEMBLY RACE

With Duncan, Davies Already Set for General Election Faceoff, Primaries Give Glimpse to the Fall

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

With just two candidates facing off in the race to represent California’s 74th Assembly District, the June 7 primaries may offer a preview of what’s to come this November.

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(Left to right) Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear and Matt Gunderson.

appeared to be narrowed down to Democrat Catherine Blakespear and Republican Matt Gunderson. Blakespear had 43.7% of vote tally (60,690), while Gunderson led with 45.5% (63,085).

Democrat Joe Kerr, a retired fire captain and an additional primary candidate, got 10.8% of the votes (15,011).

Blakespear, the mayor of Encinitas, said through a prepared statement that she was “honored by the tremendous support for our campaign.”

“Tonight, voters sent a clear, unmistakable message that they want someone who will fight for our environment, for women’s right to choose, and for gun violence prevention,” Blakespear said. “I’m humbled by tonight’s victory and excited for the road ahead in the General Election.”

Gunderson, a small business owner, said he is “happy by the early results and to have the approval from the voters of the 38th District to move on to the General Election.”

“It is still early in the evening, but it is obvious that this district wants real change and real solutions on issues like the gas tax, homelessness, rising crime, and a return to local control,” Gunderson continued. “Sacramento’s one-sizefits-all policies simply do not work in our coastal community, and the voters are making that clear tonight.”

(Left to right) Rep. Mike Levin and Former San Juan Capistrano Councilmember Brian Maryott.

secutive term in office, looked to hold off challenges from a host of other Republican candidates, including current Orange County Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett and Oceanside Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez.

With votes from all 467 precincts partially reported, Levin held a strong lead in the contest with 49.8% of the vote (56,624 votes). Maryott received 18.5% (20,979), with Bartlett trailing at 10.7% (12,186).

OC BOARD RACE

Unofficial Results Show Foley Likely to Face Bates in November

BY BREEANA GREENBERG

OC Board Supervisor Katrina Foley, the Democratic incumbent, continued to lead the pack of candidates running in the race for Fifth Supervisorial District early Thursday morning, June 9, and she is projected to face State Sen. Patricia Bates in the upcoming General Election.

Unofficial results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters showed Foley holding on to a strong lead, receiving 41.27% of the vote (36,432). Bates, a former board supervisor, has received 23.09% of the votes (20,378).

Fellow supervisor hopefuls Diane Harkey, a former assemblymember, and Newport Beach Councilmember Kevin Muldoon trailed in the race, each receiving less than 19% of the vote.

Acknowledging that vote-by-mail and conditional ballots are continuing

incumbent, led the vote tally with 52.8% (35,404), strengthening her hopes for a reelection in the fall.

Her challenger, San Clemente Mayor Pro Tem Chris Duncan, had led in the race late Tuesday night, but with votes from all precincts partially reported by the following day, the Democrat’s portion of the tally fell, and stood at 47.2% (31,611 votes) on Thursday.

Speaking with The Capistrano Dispatch the night of the race, Duncan said the early results were encouraging. “All the residents of this district deserve someone who’s going to be effective in Sacramento and deliver for them,” Duncan said.

He added that his campaign’s biggest strength was his efforts to “meet voters where they are.”

“We put in the work,” Duncan continued. “We hear what their concerns are, and I talk very specifically about what I can do to address those concerns and be a voice for them in Sacramento.”

Duncan previously campaigned for the State Assembly seat in 2020, when the seat was under the 73rd District, but he lost in the Primary race, receiving 18.4% of the vote. Davies went on to win the seat in the 2020 General Election against Democrat Scott Rhinehart.

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(Left to right) OC Board Supervisor Katrina Foley and State Sen. Patricia Bates.

to be counted from Tuesday’s Primary, Foley on Wednesday morning remained cautiously optimistic ahead of the final outcome.

“So, we don’t know what the final outcome is of the Primary yet,” Foley continued. “I think it’s going to be tough to get to that 50% margin, but what the takeaway was to me is that we have a lot of bipartisan support and we were able to just really get votes across the whole district, not just in one area.”

As of press time, Bates had not responded to requests for comment.

she felt her experience as an assemblymember has been her greatest strength in the campaign.

“I’ve been up here not for a year and a half,” Davies said. “I’ve been working across the aisle, and that’s something that not everybody can do. I was able to get six out of six bills passed and signed into law, and they are good common-sense bills.”

“I’m doing the same thing right now,” Davies continued. “I have nine bills that have gone over to the Senate already. I really believe in common-sense policy, and I’m there working across the aisle, and that’s really what needs to be done.” thecapistranodispatch.com

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June 2018 from cancer at the age of 76.

Proceeds from the tournament will go toward the Swallows Inn Foundation, which was started by Nordeck and is also organizing the event.

The nonprofit has provided assistance to many local organizations, including the J.F. Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding, San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition, 11th Marines, Boys and Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society and the Open Space Foundation, according to a news release.

The inaugural Nordeck Charity Golf Tournament in 2019 attracted more than 100 local golfers and brought in roughly $8,000 that went toward charitable efforts.

“We hope you can join us to enjoy this great event and to celebrate the profound and long-lasting impact Steve had on us personally, and for the influence he had on our community,” the Swallows Inn Foundation said in a news release.

Various hole sponsorships are available, ranging from gold at $1,500 to platinum at $300, with other price levels in between. For more information, call 949.922.8704, email thenordeckgolf@ gmail.com, or visit the Facebook page for The Nordeck Golf Tournament.

The Nordeck Charity Golf Tournament returns this July and will raise money for local organizations. Photo: File

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CD | Buy My Bikes Celebrates

44th Anniversary Jim Curwood opened Buy My Bikes on June 15, 1978, and since then, it has become a well-known and successful bicycle shop in San Juan Capistrano.

Curwood, known for wearing colorful bee costumes in advertisements, is celebrating Buy My Bikes’ 44th anniversary.

“Working seven days a week, surfing in the morning from 6-9 (a.m.), opening the shop at 10, I slowly built a business,” Curwood said. “Through the ups and downs, I somehow have made it 44 years. It has not been easy, but every day you learn something—some days more than you wanted.”

Curwood went on to say how “lucky I am” over the past two years, given the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I may not be rich, but I have a ton of friends and help out whenever I can,” he said. “It feels awesome to help out.”

Curwood said as he gets into his 44th year in business and 66th year in life, he intends to one day hand his business down to his kids—but, for now, is “just warming up” and not thinking of quitting.

“Just when you think you have it figured out, stuff happens, and you have to start over,” Curwood said. “Don’t be afraid. If life gives you lemons, make The Capistrano Dispatch June 10-23, 2022

lemonade! Here is to 44 more years!”

CD | Second Harvest Food Bank

CD | CREER to Host Benefit

Offers Free Food for Children During Summer Break

Event in June CREER Comunidad y Familia, a nonprofit based in San Juan Capistrano that provides food and other services for families in need, will host a fundraiser dinner and concert on Sunday, June 26.

The event will take place at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, from 6-10 p.m.

Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com. Neil Diamond tribute band Hot August Night will perform.

The event will be CREER’s first benefit concert since March 2020, which was when the COVID-19 pandemic first disrupted daily life.

CREER has continued to provide a food pantry for the local community every Tuesday, and its summer camp is expected to resume this summer, according to volunteer Jeff Singer.

After being forced to close after-school food programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County kicked off its 2022 Summer Food Service Program on June 1 at 39 sites throughout the county.

Free meals will be provided to all children, without eligibility documentation, who are 18 years of age and younger, according to a news release. The program will allow children at risk of hunger to have access to nutritious lunches and snacks during summer break. To find the nearest open site, call 211 or text 898211 for hours of distribution.

Second Harvest will offer meals that include healthy morning and afternoon snacks and lunches such as chicken wraps, turkey sandwiches, fruit and milk, among other foods.

“The reality for many children is that school lunches are one of the few sources of steady nutrition; once school’s out, that reliability vanishes in a flash and increases their risk of food insecurity,” said Claudia Keller, CEO of Second Harvest, in the news release. “The fact that inflation is at record levels makes this summer even more challenging for families facing food insecurity.”

In fiscal year 2021, Second Harvest distributed almost 60 million pounds of food through their partner network to an average of 490,000 individuals each month.

CD | Swallows Inn Founda-

tion Announces 2nd Nordeck Charity Golf Tournament The second-ever iteration of The Nordeck Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for July 15 at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, 2677 Avery Parkway, in Mission Viejo.

The event is named for San Juan Capistrano icon and former Swallow’s Inn owner Steve Nordeck, who owned the popular local bar up until his death in Page 7

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Challenging Cancer 10-11:30 a.m. The Challenging Cancer group is conducting weekly meetings through Zoom video conferences.

The meetings are open to caregivers, people who have a compromised immune system, and people dealing with cancer. To join, email donnavigil2@ gmail.com or linda_crdv@yahoo.com. heritagesc.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

Because I Love You (BILY) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The organization Because I Love You (BILY), which helps parents navigate through whatever parenting challenges they may be facing, will continue conducting its weekly meetings on Tuesdays via Zoom video conference. For detailed instructions on how to participate, email bilysanclemente@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

CUSD Board of Trustees 7 p.m. The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees, which makes decisions on local education matters, will hold a regularly scheduled meeting open to the public. CUSD Board Room, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano. sanjuancapistrano.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

Coffee Chat 8:30 a.m. A spirited town hall forum on community issues. The first Friday session of the month will be held virtually via Zoom video conference; all other Friday forums will take place in person at Hennessey’s Tavern in San Juan Capistrano, 31761 Camino Capistrano. Follow Coffee Chat SJC on Facebook for information.

TUESDAY, JUNE 21

City Council 5 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano City Council will hold a scheduled meeting open to the public. City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. sanjuancapistrano.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

Planning Commission 5 p.m. The San Juan Capistrano Planning Commission will hold a scheduled meeting open to the public.

City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto. sanjuancapistrano.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

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4TH PLACE • News Photo “Ancestral Stories,” Collin Breaux, The Capistrano Dispatch (Weekly, 11k-25k) 5TH PLACE • COVID-19 Coverage “Business Community Raises Concerns of Labor Shortage Amid Declining Unemployment,” Shawn Raymundo, San Clemente Times (Weekly, 11K-25K)

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he California Journalism Awards (CJAs for short) are held annually by the California News Publishers Association (CNPA), which has been supporting and representing news publishers in California since 1888.

Considered the “gold standard” in recognizing and rewarding journalistic excellence, the CJAs each year are judged by an impressive panel of journalists and editors who this year had to review more than 2,800 submissions from journalists and news organizations from across the state.

I’m so very proud to report that Picket Fence Media editors, writers, photographers, contributors and graphic designers won a record 13 awards (10 in print, three in digital) for their work in 2021!

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1ST PLACE • Sports Feature Story “San Clemente Resident Annie Kunz Qualifies for Olympic Heptathlon,” Zach Cavanagh, San Clemente Times (Weekly, 11K-25K)

3RD PLACE • Special Section “2021 Dolphin Football Preview,” Zach Cavanagh and Jasmine Smith, Dana Point Times (Weekly)

2ND PLACE • General Excellence Lillian Boyd, Chelsie Rex, Zach Cavanagh and Shawn Raymundo, Dana Point Times (Weekly,

4TH PLACE • Special Section

3RD PLACE • Arts & Entertainment Coverage “At the Movies: ‘Belfast’ Takes International Audiences Back in History,” Megan Bianco, San Clemente Times (100K and under) 4TH PLACE • Land-Use Reporting “Sale of City Land to Gas Station Developer Enters New Stage,” Shawn Raymundo, San Clemente Times (100K and under) 5TH PLACE • General Excellence Shawn Raymundo, Zach Cavanagh and Jasmine Smith, San Clemente Times (100K and under) Please join me in congratulating our amazing team members on their awards and for their tireless dedication to reporting on our communities.

All of us at Picket Fence Media are dedicating this year’s CJA awards to Fred Swegles, our esteemed colleague who continues to fight a cancerous brain tumor.

His lifelong dedication to community journalism is an inspiration to all of us, and we hope and pray for his recovery.

Thank you to our readers, Insiders and advertising partners for your continued support! CD

PUBLISHER’S LETTER | by Barbara Chamberlin

A Note from Fred Swegles O n behalf of my brother, Fred, I wanted to write a brief note of supreme thanks and appreciation to everyone who has reached out to him with cards, emails and messages to express your love, appreciation and support.

It’s truly heartwarming, and he and our entire family can’t thank you enough for sending your thoughts and prayers.

Fred wishes so badly to be able to reply and thank each and every one of you personally, but he has difficulty writing because of his aphasia.

Please keep your well-wishes coming, as Fred really lights up whenever we read your cards and emails to him.

As you all know, my brother is a humble guy who has always shirked the spotlight, so it’s not easy for him to be the subject of such an outpouring of love and appreciation.

So, from Fred, and his entire family, thank you. CD

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TO CONTACT FRED

Send cards to: Fred Swegles, c/o San Clemente Times, 34932 Calle Del Sol, Ste B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 Send emails to: fswegles@gmail.com Arrange a visit: Please email Barbara at bchamberlinsc@gmail.com

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SAN JUAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022 David Abella Michael Abrego Tara Afshari Delaney Aguilar Omar Aguilar Samantha Aguilar Gabriel Aguirre Rodriguez Danyal Akhavan Anthony Alaniz Gianni Aldrich Rayyan Ali Cooper Allen Crystal Alvarado Mackenzie Alvarado Jaxon Andersen

Kirra Anderson Emily Aquino Alaina Arbiso Isabella Arcos Frutis Joshua Arias Sebastian Arnosio Jenica Ashby Azita Atef Basra Atmar Alex Avila Jaime Avila Ramirez Denni Babbitt Audrey Baggaley Jason Bahena Ethan Bain Christopher Barcelo

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Elijah Barclay Calvin Barseghian Conner Bashforth Quinn Bashforth Scout Bautista Donovan Bayer Zackary Beach Aidan Bearbower Noah Beardslee Samuel Benjamin Braxton Bennett Cove Bennett Joshua Bennett Erica Berger Caden Berry Aaron Bissonnette

Arianna Blandon Todd Blaylock Hunter Boersma Nathan Boessler David Bogdanovic Nina Bohorquez Sophia Bojorquez Maison Bonnette Brinley Boone Amir-Ali Boroumand Colin Boxell Tyler Bradley Carolina Brandt Kennedy Brant Avery Brasch Joshmar Bravo Basave Page 11

Mason Brehmer Carter Briggs Daniela Brito Nicole Brito Elijah Brown Joseph Brown Nicolas Bryan Alan Bucio Noah Buckman Elinor Burford Griffin Burke Brooklynn Buser Cole Byerly Candice Cabezas Leiani Caldarelli Kimberly Camarena Soto

Maya Cappellino Berlin Carbajal Jake Carey Elle Carlson Sarah Carmichall Gavin Carpenter Anderson Carroll Melina Casillas Katherine Castaneda Ryan Chadwick Logan Chapman Alexander Chen Collin Chen Ryan Chien Jose Cholula Owen Chon thecapistranodispatch.com

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Braden Christenson Taylor Christenson Meghan Christian Brendan Chunn Elizabeth Clawson Alyssa Cohen Justin Collings Caitlin Collins Aidan Colon Katy Cone Catherine Conlisk Kelly Connell Bryce Connor Olivia Contonis Sophia Contonis Alma Contreras Daniel Contreras Diana Contreras Brianna Cook Scott Cook Skyler Corcuera Ashley Corpuz Isabelle Cota Jacob Cox Audrey Craven Vanessa Cruz Stephanie Cruz Fabian Samuel Culwell Dominic Cunningham Dakota Davis Ethan Davis Luke Davis Emmanuel De Jesus Jazmin De La Puente Dove de Tapia

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Sophia DeBergh Ashley Delgado Jadyn Delgado Jason Delgado Binx Demchik Casey Depenbrok Grayson DePriest Julia Di Bari Ryan Diaz De Leon Juarez Julia Doan Benjamin Donaldson Isaac Dorado Perry Dowling Raquel Drew Chasen Duke Tanner Duke Shirin Dunker Hannah Durgin Hannah Eaves Tyler Enright Isabella Estupinan Brooke Eveler Jack Feldman Macy Ferenstein Soleil Fermin Daniel Fernandez Dylen Fernandez Thalia Fernandez Matthew Fimbres Baylee Firoved Sydney Fischer Lily Flake Cole Flippin Aishah Flores

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Citlali Flores Gustavo Flores Kennedy Flores Kip Foerster Jadyn Fox Tanner Francisco Jason Fritz Sophia Frutos-Sanchez Sebastian Fuentes

John Gaines Alex Galindez Elio Galindo Maya Gallimore Linda Galvan Sandhya Ganesan Emilio Garcia Gabriel Garcia Nathan Garcia Daniel Garcia Camas Sharlene Garcia-Iyescas Isaac Garibo Brandon Garrett Ashley Gasca Heath Gaynor Kasandra Georgi Alexa Giacobbe Claire Giese Gerardo Glantz Gavin Gloude Matthew Goldbaum Matthew Goldberg Nathan Goltara Harrison Gonzales Justin Gonzales Alandra Gonzalez Edith Gonzalez Karissa Gonzalez Ford Goodfellow Bella Gordon Parker Gorton Page 12

Eli Gow Samantha Gray Mischa Grbich Jacey Greene Judson Grey Samantha Gugliuzza Ayushi Gupta Vanessa Gutierrez Daniel Haghighi Melia Hahn Farah Hakam Alexander Hall Hayley Hall Andrew Hamilton Tessa Hammond Joshua Hancock Morton Hanlon Makai Harder William Liam Harrington Kiara Harris Paige Harrison Kylie Hatfield Thomas Hattan Taylin Hawkins Rastin Hazen Evan Heckler Logan Hellwig Piper Henderson Sean Henderson Ewan Herd Cesar Hernandez

Christian Hernandez Dylan Hernandez Oscar Hernandez Evony Herrera Cole Higgins Jade Hilden Cody Hill Jayden Hill Haley Hinrichs Anna Ho Parker Hodges Chase Hokama Jacob Holloway Jack Houston Jacob Hudson Jenna Huff Ethan Hunnicutt Andrew Hurtado Daniel Ibarra Ela Ince Jerica Irick Areea Jabbour Isaiah Jacobs Yuridia Jaimes Kate Jarvis Riley Jasso Christopher Jimenez Dylan Johnson Kelly Johnson Lauren Johnson Natalia Johnson thecapistranodispatch.com

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Dylan Johnston Evan Jones Holiday Jones London Jones Meredith Jones Ainsley Jooyan Kayla Juarez Kaleb Jueden Elsa Julian Romero Nathan Justice Emma Kalb Michael Kamradt Nathaniel Katz Nicole Kaufman Connor Keithley Megan Kelly Mia Kelly Michael Kelly Sophie Kemp Alexandra Kennedy Landon Kies Shirley Kim Artem Kiryukhin Beckett Kitaen Audrie Klure Malia Knudtson

Ashley Koclanis Cassidy Kohl Luke Kovaleski Julia Kowalski Ryan Kwok Riley Lafreniere Chaney Lapes Adeline Larwood Gabriella Laurente Max Lauterbach James Law Emilio Leanos Joseph Lederer Julia Lehman Trinity Lembeck Clarke Lewis Madison Lima Nicholas Lindsay Yiyang Liu Brendan Lo Cascio Lauren Lohmeier Daniela Lomuscio Alfred Lopez Bautista Sara Lopez Garcia Luke Losinsky Isaac Loya

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Jacob Loya Juan Lua George Lyon Ellie MacGregor Andrew Maciborski Rylan Macy Mina Mahmoodzadeh Anthony Majorino Joseph Malfavon Jackson Mallen Madeline Manes Shruti Marada Lily Markel Regian Clark Marmolejo Matthew Marshall Kaitlin Martin Jacqueline MartinezBelmant Brayden Mathews Christopher Matthews Sean Matzinger Ryan Maurer Ainsley Maynard Caden McAlpin Calista McCanna Annika McCartney

SENIOR SENDOFFS

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Sarah McClaskey Landon McCluskey Payton McComb Dylan McConkey Declan McCook John McFadden Robert McFadden Darby McGregor Ryan McHugh Ethan McKeon Liliana McLaughlin Violeta Medrano Marlena Meltzer Adrian Mendez Lauren Messier Samantha Mestakides Luis Mestiza Oliver Mettler Benjamin Meyer Madyson Meyer Landon Miles Sebastian Miletich Luis Millan Rosales Ivana Milosavlevski Lauren Mohler Karla Molina Cole Monach Thomas Mondragon James Montano Isabela Moran Jesse Moreno Jordan Morey Bailey Moroson Zachariah Moss Ryan Mossbarger

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Cesar Moz Sebastian Mueller Donovan Mulholland Jenna Muller Jesus Muniz Daniel Munoz Ryan Murphy

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Andrea Nalbandian Kelsey Naramore Aneri Narayan Kevin Nava Navarro Taylor Needleman Trenton Nelson Trinity Nelson

Kathryn Ness Aleksander Newman Ava Nguyen Houston Nguyen Ryan Nguyen Thai Nguyen Michael Nichols

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Arissa Nikbosh Dylan Nix Ozodi Njaka Joelle Noetzli Amanda Norgren Emily O’Brien Kevin Ochoa

Cameron O’Connell Brayden Offord Mason Okumura Javier Olague Brayan Oliva Ava Olsen Justin Onofre Colin O’Reilly Daicia Ortiz-Rodriguez Samantha Padilla Daryn Panchak Chantel Parapitiya Hayden Parker Kekoa Parker Marcus Parks Daniel Pasha Devan Patel Adriana Patino Sofia Patton Shay Paulson Cody Paxton Srihas Payidiparty Nanda Arun Payyappilly Harrison Pedranti Braden Pegan Angel Pena Nickole Pena Leonardo Penuelas Abbi Peo Emili Peo Jessica Perez Julie Perez Kaitlyn Perucci Tyler Petersen Shannon Pho

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Shamitha Pichika Aidan Piecuch Alma Pike Michelle Pineda Chloe Pinocci Amelia Plass Macy Platt Connor Pliska Tanner Pliska Collin Poladian Isabella Poppen Edwinn Portillo Jamie Powell Logan Poyner Ashlyn Price Joshua Price Kyle Price Lauren Price Reid Price Alexis Priesing Julia Prouty Cassidy Quintana Juan Quintero Kurt David Rabaya Jesus Ramirez Elva Ramos Ramirez Alyssa Ramsey Jennifer Ranard Jayden Rasher Lily Redden Kelsie Reder Jacob Redman Mark Reichner Macy Reish Fabiana Ressel Del Rio

Bryce Reyes Nicholas Reyes Nancy Reyna Lopez Scott Rhodes Lesly Riano Ramirez Nathan Richards Slater Richey Charlotte Riesgo Julian Riggs Jose Angel Rivera Nick Rivera Kylee Roberts Brooklyn Robinson Haylee Robinson Eleni Rodriguez Roman Roel Kendall Rogers Tobey Roling Carly Rooten Ariana Rosales Katy Rosales Emma Rose Zachary Rosenbaum Gavin Allan Rubin Sophia Rubio Jocelyn Ruiz Giselle Ruiz Cisneros Arlette Ruiz Merino Timothy Ruston Jack Ruvalcaba Nicholas Ruvalcaba-Rivera James Rydell Jacob Ryness Rodin Sadeghi

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Anna Sagalongos Elena Salinas Cole Salo Taylor Samerdyke Alex Sanchez Christopher Sanchez Kevin Sanchez Nadia Sanchez Stephanie Sanchez Ulises Sanchez Jane Sanders Chloe Sandoval Hokuto-Daniel Sato Andrew Sauk Chase Schmidt Taylor Schmidt Jonah Schmitzer Rian Schotemeyer Isabella Searle Chloe Selmane Varshitha Selvarajan Uma Collin Sepulveda Jocelyn Serlin Max Serrano Hailey Servin Sabrina Severson Amelia Shaw Shayda Shokooh Isabella Siegel Eric Sills Mary-Katherine Sills Delbert Silva Jacob Simon Karan Singh Shalini Sinha

Emily Sinon Elaina Siomkin Ryan Sisson-Burack Marcus Sivayavirojna Eva Smedeby Elizabeth Smerker Emily Smith Grace Smith Ian Smith Logan Smith Sean Smith Shaylin Smith Zachary Smith Bailey Smolinski Arad Soboutisorayaei David Sotelo Jaedyn Soto Travis Spongberg Kendall Stam Nevaeh Stannard Isabella Steen Emma Stephenson Evan Stewart Julia Stoica Dylan Stonger Lilia Stotler Gavin Strauch Luke Straw Luci Sulkess Anna Summers Luke Summers Amber Taggart Cheyanne Tagle Corbin Tarras Vanessa Taylor

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Kayla Teliz Perez Madelyn Thomas Devon Thompson Reece Thompson William Thrall Jack Tobin Kayla Todd Elizabeth Tomasetti Stephen Tong Susie Torres Belinda Tovar Carteno Nicholas Tragos Dustin Trudeau Rogelio Uraga Marcus Andres Urgell Kate Valenzuela Bailey Van Blarcom Annika Vander Broek Dylan Vargas Jose Vargas Zeth Vasquez Moises Velasco Nicholas VerBurg Carley Verrengia Alanna Vescovi Maidelin Victoria Abigail Villafana Emanuel Villamil Cruz Christina Von Urff Jordan Votava Gabriella Vraneza Phoebe Wagner Bilal Wahidi Anna Walburger Ethan Warther

Kaila Weaver Michael Weaver Rylan Weber Emily Webster Juliana Weisinger Max Weiss Rachel Weiss Jena Weitzman Christian Welsh Nicole Whitaker-Quiles Cole Whitten Haley Whitworth Amelia Wilding Harman Wilkes Mai-Ly Wilkinson Jaden Williams Wilson Willie Brandon Wilson Hayley Wilson Christopher Windisch Wyatt Wittman Analiese Wolf Ethan Wolf Kaia Wolfe Jonathon Wolikow Ryan Wolter Taylor Wooten Alexis Wright Nicholas Yorba Genevieve Young Zijun Yu Jaqueline Zamarripa Jazmin Zamarripa Katherine Zollinger

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022

ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022 Charles S. Allison Molly G. Allison Autumn E. Almanza Makayla P. Arnoldi Gavin M. Ashman Camryn Banner Benton B. Barlow Bridget T. Beall Emma R. Bernstein John H. Bienert Merielle Billyou Palmer Jake A. Black Preston D. Brinker Joshua D. Buckanavage Emma J. Chang Hayden R. Chester Riley C. Chester Sebastien P. Chicas Alexa K. Christensen Jacob H. Chun Dylan M. Cormac

Katherine G. Cruse Skyla Cui John E. Culley Reid C. Davis Ezekiel Del Rio Eliot M. Edward Dele Aaron Fei Alan J. Fernandez Seth Forstot Alexander L. Fournier Tess E. Genske Alexander B. Georgiades Neela Gerayli Rori D. Ghahreman Cathryn J. Giusto Reid A. Graham Matthew L. Groeninger Tessa Grosshans Luke T. Guerinot Jarrett D. Haft Jack T. Hanna

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Maxwell J. Harline Olivia C. Heim Halen S. Hickman-Goveia William M. Hogan Graden M. Huang Charles J. Ihara Katharine James James X. Jiang Amelia G. Kang Nathaniel T. Kang Grace I. Karstetter Samuel J. Katz Parisa N. Khashayar Cody A. Kim Trey Kingsley Caroline Kinsey Conrad J. Kistler Sasha B. Kuljis Dylan M. Lam Ava S. Lentz Jeanie Liang

Chloe G. Lias Makenna R. Lizarde Richard Lu Peter T. Mack Eloise M. Marcus Tyler Matthews Dylan C. Meeks Emelie S. Miller Ryan A. Moellenhoff Aiden Momtaz Gianna M. Montesano Sydney L. Moran Owen R. Muhlon Nirmay B. Nanjappa Cornelia G. Nolet Melia R. Norwood Justin H. O’Donnell Julia M. Olosky Sean P. Olvera-Harle Shane M. Olvera-Harle Olivia G. Ostlund

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Maxwell J. Page Luke Peay Thalia B. Pollard Katherine M. Rafla Riya Reddy Cole B. Robinson Mark P. Robinson Grace E. Roby Rylan E. Rodrigues-Zahn Xitlalic A. Rojas Jack A. Ruff Amelie H. Samluk Caroline C. Sele Cyrus J. Shirangi Makenzie Sloan Hunter M. Smith Mary E.C. Smith Mateen D. Solehjou Robert S. Springer Harrison Squiers William Stahl

Jacob D. Sun Nicole M. Swensen Amanda V. Taylor Jane M. Taylor Makai Todd Sarah A. Tomeo Harrison A. Trikas Daniela Uribe Simon A. Valle Isabelle G. Vartanian Greta M. Wagner Leah R. Weiss William S. Weiss Abigail J. Westhead Charles W. Whiting Dean T. Woods Simone S. Yang Timothy A. Young Yuke Zhang

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CAPISTRANO VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

CAPISTRANO VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022 Danielle Anderson Ryan Berry Sara Bruno Manuel Cardenas Mikaela Cox Logan Crossan Wyatt Crossan Olivia Difley Bence Duka Edvard Erikson Luke Filipi Makiah Foerster Sarah Gao John Guo Madison Garcia Natalie Gleason Connor Hawley Josh Hernandez Ryan Hixon

Abigail Holley Ploy Jaichu Calvin Jordan Aaron Juarez Ryan Kepple Austin Koen Lily Kovalcik Larry Li Rachel Lundquist Kaden Manrique Marilyn McCain Scottie McDowell Quinn Merrick Lucille Mueller Rakel Oliman Nathan Peebles Kaylee Phernambucq Rocky Ramos Colten Raymer GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022

Emma Riley Tyler Roberts Jarrod Rowley Dylan Schnitzer Andrew Sheveland Halle Sii Tatiana Smith Maximus Stegelvik Alexa Stewart Kai Taylor Patton Tetherton Jonny Tewinkle Elizabeth Van Dusen Mac West Makaih Williams Mavis Yu Sarah Zacharias Hannah Zehring Jin Zhuang FAIRMONT SCHOOL

FAIRMONT SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022 Aidan Freeland Evan Gould Cayley Matthews Ethan Munck Isabella Santander Zegor Sevilla Aaron Spalding Connor Starks The Capistrano Dispatch June 10-23, 2022

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GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022

JSERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022 Sophia Aceves Daniel Afrasiabi Nicholas Alexander Alivia Alton Angelina Alvarez Jayden Ambe Anthony Andrioli Sophie Arkell Austin Asher Andre Ashworth Logan Assad Andrew Aubuchon Jack Baggaley Owen Barisic Chase Barry Jacob Baum

Lauren Bayeh Natasha Bayrooti Arden Belanger Charlie Belciano Gianluca Berger Madeleine Bergman Luke Berry Adam Bittner Olivia Blanco Blake Boada Cole Bon Cole Boyajian Anne Brahney Madeliene Bredek Rylan Breneman

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Blake Britton Alexis Bushell Liselle Campbell Megan Cano Liwen Cao Mia Carpino Chloe Casdorph Alejandro Castillo Kyle Caudill Caleb Chan Morgan Chavis Brian Chi Lauren Ciborowski Joseph Cimo Gianna Clarke Colm Cohen

Samantha Collick Dylan Corbett Erika Curran Kayden Cutchins Nicholas Darienzo Claire D’Auria Antonio DelCastillo Katelyn Demirbey Nicholas Deubler Kiersten Dewers Robert Diaz Gianna Donatini Alec Dorn Carter Doss Gabriel Dresser Maximillia Dubrow Page 18

Nicholas Dubrow Anthony Dufault Gabriela Duran Virginia Egan Isabella Emerson Aidan Ermisch Ethan Espeleta Andy Espineira Hollie Farmer Kate Flanagan Mia Flores-Casados Grace Forney Shane Fotouhi Waylon Fox Christopher Freeman

Alexander Fronte Owen Fuller Kayla Fullerton Ashlee Gallegos Nathan Gannaway Riley Gather Jordan Gessin Hayden Gibson Kory Gilbertson Giulia Gleason Hannah Glick Isabella Goffman Ryan Gorski Tyler Gough Maddy Greger Kiley Gryziewicz

Qiang Guo Hayley Hahn Alexandra Hamm Harper Hansen David Harkins Amelia Hart Dana Hashad Caroline Hayden Titus Heimuli Henry Heit Dorie Hernandez Grant Hessler Maya Hill Charles Ho Hailey Hogue Grace Hoover thecapistranodispatch.com

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Steven Hopper David Horn Julianna Hornung Brendan Hughes Nathan James Mata Sara Jameson Matthew Jamison Roland Jaworski Hailey Johnson Kirra Johnson Esteban Johnson Julianna Jordan Nicholas Keenan Ryan Keene Tyler Kelly Aidan Kheriaty Dillon Kim Minha Kim Tyler Kim Alexandra Kirk Makenna Kolson Yihan Kong Hope Koritz Lillian la Salle Tristan LaMaison Nicholas Lambert

Allison Larkins Catalina Larsen Olivia Lau Luca Laurence Annalise Leavey Jacob Leddy Ryan Lee Joonhee Lee Nathan Leff Yuntian Lei William Lhommedieu Alexa Liberto Elaine Ling Jorge Lopez Lilly Lorber Alexander Lowther Lillian Lozowski Addyson Mackay Lolla Magrann Sophia Makhail Alexander Makshanoff Daniel Manginelli Sara Manning Maria Lucia

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Marasigan Kaiden Martinez Sydney Mays Emma McIntosh Allison McKechnie Chloe McLimore Christian McLimore Sean McTague Isabella Melgoza Ashley Melo Paige Melschau Tayvia Meng Matthew Meyer Madeline Milo Bridgette Montague Brayden Morgan Isabella Moznett Cole Murphy Danielle Nadolski Noah Nguyen Remie Nguyen Ryan Nguyen Sebastian Nowlan Skyler Ohlmeyer Sophie Oldenstam Charlotte Olson

Yuka Omi Thomas O’Rourke Nicole Paer Joon Park Bokyoung Park Makena Partington Stephen Partsch Arav Patel Emily Patterson Jacob Pearson Sophia Peate Pierce Peiffer Yuchen Peng Austin Persek Dane Persek Kelany Pham Jason Pieracci Xavier Pinon Willa Poplawski Phoebe Principale Nemaia Pua Grace Pugliese Diego Puglisi Britton Purcell Lixiang Qu Xinyu Quan

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Joshua Ragsdale Stephanie Ray Julian Reed Meghan Reiner Garrett Reissmueller Jane Reyes Austin Richardson Remi Riddle Jon Riemann Eleanor Righeimer Richard Rodenberg Davis Rogers Andrew Rowan Niccolo Rudisill Adelaide Rudkin Natalie Rydel Colin Sad Adam Sage Mayan Salazar Omar Salem Nicholas Saman Hikaru Sato Daniel Schneider Keely Schrantz Isabella Schulte Elliott Schulze

JSERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Ryan Schulze Desiree Schwab Allyson Shozi Colin Shrove Katherine Simard Isabella Simic Lauren Smith Anna Solovjev Nathan Som Yuanfei Song Kayla Songrath Ethan Stawski Tyler Stewart Nicholas Stroupe Sadie Svitenko William Szyman Rico Takeda Nash Thagard Davin Thiede Joshua Thomas Keoni-Sethan Tialavea Zoe Tomlinson Devyn Tonsich Maximilian Ulz Nathan Valdez

Hailey Varenchik John Paul Vela Nicholas Villazan Lauren Viola Aidan Vochoska Chloe Walrod Joseph Wendt Brandon Wieboldt Cole Williams Troy Winningham Kainoa Woessner Michael Woodward Lauren Workman Nicholas Wray Congtian Wu Madelyn Yaghi Jinghao Yang Ruixiao Yang Delara Zabihi Qian Zhang Jiahao Zhang Xiaoting Zhou Zixuan Zhou Yeting Zhou Chenyi Zhu

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GUEST OPINION | A Little Bit About San Juan by Jessica DiCostanzo

A Q&A WITH FORMER OC SHERIFF BRAD GATES

Former Orange County Sheriff and Orange County native Brad Gates has ridden horses all his life. Photo: Courtesy of the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO EQUESTRIAN COALITION:

You have a long and celebrated history of serving the community.

Can you tell us how you got into law enforcement?

BRAD GATES: I was born in Orange at St. Joseph Hospital and raised in the house my father built. I attended Capistrano Grade School. I started riding at Rancho Mission Viejo on a horse named Squint.

Squint was a bay horse with a white eye. In those days, Orange County was very rural, and you could ride your horse into town for breakfast. My friends and I even rode our horses from San Juan Capistrano to Lake Elsinore, which was a two-day trip there, camping along the way and then rode back over the mountain. Riding horses led to an interest in joining a junior mounted posse as a teenager. The junior mounted posse unit was used to work parades and other events. Being in the posse made me interested in law enforcement, and in 1961, I joined the Orange County Sheriff’s Department until retiring as Sheriff-Coroner in 1999.

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Can you describe what South Orange County looked like when you were growing up?

SJCEC:

GATES: The land around El Toro was open range with cattle, and San Juan was mostly orange groves and black walnut groves. My friends and I would drive the cattle from Laguna Niguel to San Juan, where we would load the cattle onto trucks. The local kids would also help in the orange groves. We even got out of school to help with smudging when temperatures dropped. Smudging is a way to keep the orange trees from freezing, and the growers needed help to save their trees and fruit.

You have sat on many nonprofit boards and lived a lifetime of service. Can you tell us about your favorite service organizations you have worked with, and is there a project or an organization that SJCEC:

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stands out that you would like to share?

GATES: I grew up next door to the Scout Hut and have always known and loved the Boy Scout organization.

The Boys and Girls Clubs and their impact on communities is also very dear to my heart. While I was in office as the Sheriff-Coroner, the OC Sheriff’s Department created a drug abuse determent program called “Drug Abuse Is Life Abuse.” Drug Use is Life Abuse is a support group of the Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council. The program was formed in response to drug abuse and the collateral damage it does to a community. I am proud of the way this organization brings together leaders in business, government, education, religion, families, and law enforcement to work together toward changing the way society perceives drug use.

Jessica DiCostanzo is a San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition Board Member, lifelong equestrian, and co-founder of equivont.com. CD PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, The Capistrano Dispatch provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of The Capistrano Dispatch or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@thecapistranodispatch .com.

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GETTING OUT

through Sunday. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. 949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

KOI FISH FEEDING AT THE MISSION 12:45 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor afternoon at the Mission San Juan Capistrano fountain while feeding koi fish. The event is fun for kids and families, and happens every day from Tuesday through Sunday.

Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano.

949.234.1300. missionsjc.com.

The List What’s going on in and around town this week

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Editor’s Pick Put on your dancing shoes for the first show in the 2022 San Juan Summer Nites Concert series, which debuts on June 15 at Historic Town Center Park. Photo: Allison Jarrell

FRIDAY | 10 HORSE SHOW AT RMV RIDING PARK 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Equestrian enthusiasts and local community members can check out horses in action during the first part of the Blenheim June Classic Series, which will feature jumping. The first part of the series runs through June 12, and additional horse shows will be held throughout the rest of the month.

Admission and parking are free. The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, 30753 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano.

760.525.8933. theridingpark.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT TREVOR’S 7 p.m. Eat some food, grab a drink and unwind while listening to live music at Trevor’s at the Tracks. Matt Akiona will perform. Trevor’s at the Tracks, 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano.

949.493.9593. trevorsatthetracks.com.

SATURDAY | 11 STAND-UP COMEDY AT CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE 5 p.m. Have some laughs and watch comedians perform on stage. Fritz Coleman, Jim Taylor, Stephanie Blum, and Keith Michael Ashton will perform.

A second show is scheduled at 8 p.m. the same day. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano.

949.489.8082. caminorealplayhouse.org.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GHOST WALK 8 p.m. Learn about the eerie history of San Juan Capistrano as you walk through the downtown area and near Mission San Juan Capistrano. The walk is hosted by The Capistrano Dispatch June 10-23, 2022

WEDNESDAY | 15 SAN JUAN SUMMER NITES CONCERT 6-8 p.m. The free outdoor concert series presented by the City of San Juan Capistrano is back on this year, in full form. Motown act Blue Breeze Band kicks off the fun on June 15. Bring a lawn chair and blanket to relax while you soak up music in downtown San Juan. There will be also be food trucks, adult beverages for sale, and booths featuring local businesses and groups. A free trolley service will run on concert days from 4-9 p.m. Historic Town Center Park, 31872 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano.

949.493.5911. sanjuancapistrano.org.

Haunted Orange County. Attendees are asked to meet at the visitor’s information booth near the train tracks. Face masks are required on all tours until further notice. 26701 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano. 866.446.7803. hauntedoc.com.

SATURDAY NIGHT AT PADDY’S STATION 8-11 p.m. Grab a pint, order some fish and chips, and spend the night at a downtown Irish pub. Local Steely Dan tribute band Kids of Charlemagne will perform. Paddy’s Station, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano.

949.661.3400. paddysstation.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB 4-7 p.m. Chris Daniels Project will perform. Have fun, grab some drinks, and dance during this local performance.

San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano.

949.565.4855. sanjuanhillsgolf.com.

WEDNESDAY | 15 TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE BREWHOUSE 6:30-8:30 p.m. The BrewHouse hosts a trivia night every Wednesday. Test your knowledge with friends, or show up solo and join a team. The BrewHouse, 31896 Plaza Drive, Suite D3, San Juan Capistrano. 949.481.6181. brewhousesjc.com.

SUNDAY | 12 PAINT YOUR PET 2-5 p.m. Come paint a sketch of your pet on the patio of Dog Pawrk Brewing Company. Reserve your spot by purchasing tickets beforehand online—and after you do, email in a photo of your pet, so an artist can draw the portrait.

Drinks and food can also be ordered at the event, which will be hosted by West Workshops. Tickets are $40. The Dog Pawrk Brewing Company, 27122 Paseo Espada, #904, San Juan Capistrano.

949.565.4855. eventbrite.com.

THURSDAY | 16 MISSION CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring the kids to Mission San Juan Capistrano for hands-on, fun educational activities in the Mission Clubhouse space. Youngsters can weave baskets, build structural arches with miniature blocks, and engage in more Mission-themed tasks. Clubhouse events happen every day from Tuesday

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FARMERS MARKET IN SAN JUAN 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy the farmers market in town every Friday afternoon. Check out the produce, breads, cheeses, artisan craft vendors, and more. Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. 949.364.1270. farmakisfarms.com.

‘FRI-YAY FUN’ WOOD WORKSHOP 6-9 p.m. Spend a Friday night crafting a unique item to call your own. Customize a wood sign, bath tray, photo frame, or other item during this hands-on workshop. Registration can be done beforehand online. AR Workshop San Juan Capistrano, 31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2. 949.482.1362. arworkshop.com.

SATURDAY | 18 YOGA ON THE FARM 9-10:15 a.m. The Ecology Center is providing this outdoor yoga session with yogi Diana Christinson and teachers from Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala. Sessions will include breathing lessons, which you can practice while surrounded by green vegetation and the natural earth. Additional sessions will be held every Saturday in June. Participants must bring their own mat and towel to place on the ground, as well as RSVP online. The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano.

949.443.4223. theecologycenter.org.

MOVIE WITH A MISSION 5:30 p.m. Local nonprofit Surf and Turf Therapy, which uses equestrian and surf therapy to treat disabled children, is hosting its third outdoor movie screening and community gathering. Moana will be shown starting at 8 p.m., and there will be fun activities beforehand, including carnival games, line dance lessons, food and drink trucks, stories from patients, therapy horse visits, and more.

Cost is $50 per car. Rancho Sierra Vista Equestrian Center, 31441 Avenida De La Vista, San Juan Capistrano. 949.312.7227. surfandturftherapy.org. thecapistranodispatch.com

GETTING OUT

AT THE MOVIES

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Soars Yet Again

BY MEGAN BIANCO, THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

Tony Scott’s Top Gun (1986) is so ingrained in 1980s pop culture and nostalgia that seeing these characters do everyday things in the 21st century is a little bewildering.

But in the new tradition of Hollywood rebooting hit movies and shows from the past 30-40 years for easy money, Joseph Kosinski’s Top Gun: Maverick does fill that sweet spot.

After various release-date changes going back to 2019, Kosinski’s three-decades-later follow-up to Scott’s cult classic was worth the wait for longtime fans.

This time, Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is quite a bit older compared to the younger Navy pilots he’s recruited to mentor. These pilots include Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of Maverick’s deceased best friend.

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While struggling to connect with the aspiring protégé, Maverick also has to deal with his superiors, Adm. Chester Cain (Ed Harris) and Vice Adm. Beau Simpson (Jon Hamm)—both

of whom think he should retire from the sky.

There was some minor attention over the fact that Kelly McGillis and Meg Ryan weren’t back for Maverick, and some alleged that

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they were replaced with “hotter” actresses.

I can’t comment on the subjectivity of any of the women’s looks, generally. But I can say Jennifer Connelly’s and Jean Louisa Kelly’s characters are pretty much just extra eye candy (albeit age-appropriate eye candy), and don’t actually add anything to the new plot, unfortunately.

Similarly, I found parts of Val Kilmer’s real-life ailments written into his character, “Iceman,” a little awkward, and his cameo ending on an underwhelming note. That said, I still found Maverick to be a lot of fun and a quintessential theater experience this summer season.

The action, effects, cinematography, sound design and soundtrack all shimmer on the big screen. There’s obvious fan service, but it’s made up with the exhilarating flying sequences and charming cast.

Cruise shows he can slip right back into his famous characters naturally, and that, yes, it’s OK for the greatest action star in the world to be older.

If you can handle the whole first act being nostalgia and exposition overload, Top Gun: Maverick is a decent night out of the house and a solid tribute from Kosinski to Scott’s impact on pop culture and action movies. CD

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GUEST OPINION | Moments in Time by Jan Siegel

Plenty to See & Do in San Juan Capistrano This Summer

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or the first time in two years, places and events are opening up in San Juan Capistrano. The summer promises to be a very busy time for our town. Recently, the Orange County Register did a summertime spotlight on places to visit by train this summer and how far each place was from the train station. Most of the places highlighted for San Juan Capistrano were between a one- and three-minute walk from the train depot!

While the description was for restaurants, there are many places in town for visitors to walk from the depot—including the Mission, the Historical Society, Los Rios Street, the Blas Aguilar Adobe, and the library.

And, remember, the MOMENTS IN TIME walks starting at the

BY JAN SIEGEL depot are sponsored by the Friends of the Library, the Historical Society docents and the Walking Tour Guides of Blas Aguilar Foundation.

Although the tours are regularly given on Saturdays and Sundays, they are available for groups during the week. For further information on tours, call the individual places or visit their websites.

Metrolink has also started a summer program with a special $5 weekday pass.

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Blackbeard

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That price is good anywhere Metrolink goes, from Los Angeles to any of the other nine lines. With gas prices rising daily, this seems like a great way to visit many places in Southern California, and particularly our town. The special pass is also good on all buses and subways that Metrolink offers as free transfers. This program started on May 31 and ends on September 2. Even for local residents going to the beach, this pass lets you off at the San Clemente Pier, so no parking costs. Check Metrolink web page for more information.

The Historical Society is hosting its annual membership mixer for the first time in two years on June 12 from 1-4 p.m.

The traditional taco meal will be served.

This will also be an opportunity to see the modifications made on the property since the pandemic. The event is free for current members, and the cost for guests is $10 per person. This is also a great time to renew your membership and support historic preservation in San Juan Capistrano.

The free Summer Nite Concerts in Historic Town Center Park are also back.

Food trucks, activities for children and local business expos will be on-site. Time for the events is 6-8 p.m. June 15 is the Blue Breeze Band, July 20 is 4X4 (a tribute to the titans of classic rock), August 17 is Brent Payne singing country and western, and September 21 is Tijuana Dogs, featuring classic rock.

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Ahoy, there! ‘Arrgh’ you looking for a furry mate-y to join your crew? Ninemonth-old Blackbeard is no scallywag. He is litterbox-trained and easy to handle. With his outgoing personality and handsome muttonchops, Blackbeard would make an excellent addition to almost any home.

If you are interested in adopting Blackbeard, please visit petprojectfoundation.org/adoptions/ to download an adoption application form. Completed forms can be emailed to animalservices@scdpanimalshelter.org, and you will be contacted about making an interaction appointment.

This photo depicts Juaneño member Marguerite Lobo at a Cinco de Mayo celebration in San Juan Capistrano in the 1990s.

The Capistrano Dispatch regularly publishes a historical photo. To submit your historical photo for consideration, provide information about the photo along with your name, date, location and a small description to cbreaux@picketfencemedia.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Carmen Northen

San Juan Capistrano is also planning on the traditional July 4th celebration at the Community Center.

The Mission continues to have special events all summer long.

Spend a “Moment in Time” in historic San Juan Capistrano this summer, and encourage friends and family to visit the many places and events our town has to offer. We have become a destination for Southern California.

Jan Siegel was a 33-year resident of San Juan Capistrano and now resides in the neighboring town of Rancho Mission Viejo.

She served on the city’s Cultural Heritage

Commission for 13 years, has been a volunteer guide for the San Juan Capistrano Friends of the Library’s architectural walking tour for 26 years and is currently the museum curator for the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society. She was named Woman of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce in 2005, Volunteer of the Year in 2011 and was inducted into the city’s Wall of Recognition in 2007. CD PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to provide our readers with a wide variety of opinions from our community, The Capistrano Dispatch provides Guest Opinion opportunities in which selected columnists’ opinions are shared. The opinions expressed in these columns are entirely those of the columnist alone and do not reflect those of The Capistrano Dispatch or Picket Fence Media. If you would like to respond to this column, please email us at editorial@thecapistranodispatch.com.

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SPORTS & OUTDOORS

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

BY ZACH CAVANAGH | THE CAPISTRANO DISPATCH

John McFadden. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

Will Stahl. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

Natalie Gleason. Photo: Zach Cavanagh

Ashlee Gallegos. Photo: Courtesy of Jeff Turner

CO-MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

CO-MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

CO-FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

CO-FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

JOHN MCFADDEN

WILL STAHL

NATALIE GLEASON

ASHLEE GALLEGOS

SAN JUAN HILLS | BASKETBALL

ST. MARGARET’S | FOOTBALL, LACROSSE

CAPISTRANO VALLEY CHRISTIAN | SOFTBALL

JSERRA | TRACK AND FIELD, CROSS COUNTRY

John McFadden was in the middle of it all for the Stallions’ historic boys basketball season.

For his contributions and accomplishments, McFadden has been selected as one of the San Juan Capistrano high school Athletes of the Year.

McFadden, a 6-foot-7, 185-pound guard, averaged nearly a double-double on the San Juan Hills boys basketball team’s run to its first CIF-SS championship.

The senior was second on the team with an average of 13.3 points per game and led the Stallions with an average 9.8 rebounds per game and three assists per game. McFadden racked up 21 points, 13 rebounds and five assists in the CIF-SS semifinals, then contributed 24 points, six rebounds and four steals in the CIFSS title game.

McFadden was named CIF-SS Co-Player of the Year and the Sea View League Co-MVP along with senior teammate and leading scorer Mark Reichner. Both also played in the Orange County AllStar Game.

Will Stahl was a dynamic force on the football gridiron and lacrosse field for St. Margaret’s.

For his outstanding performances, Stahl has been selected as one of the San Juan Capistrano high school Athletes of the Year.

Stahl was flat-out dominant on the Tartan football team’s run to the CIF-SS Division 9 Final. The senior was far and away the team’s leading receiver with 1,172 yards and 18 touchdowns on 84 receptions, and Stahl was fourth on the team in tackles and had a team-high three interceptions. He even threw two touchdowns and returned a punt and interception for touchdowns.

Stahl was a major contributor on the lacrosse team’s run to the CIF-SS Division 1 semifinals. Stahl scored eight goals and added two assists over three games.

Stahl was named All-CIF-SS in both football and lacrosse.

Stahl will continue his academic and athletic career at Holy Cross.

Natalie Gleason was dominant in a record-breaking championship season for the Capistrano Valley Christian softball team.

For her soaring season, Gleason has been selected as one of the San Juan Capistrano high school Athletes of the Year.

Gleason simply mashed the ball all season for the Eagles. Gleason hit for a whopping .711 average with team-highs in runs (64), hits (59), RBI (71), doubles (20) and an Orange County single-season record 20 home runs. Gleason tied the record with two home runs and six RBI in the CIF-SS semifinals and added a home run in each of the Eagles’ state regional games to break the record.

Gleason was named the CIF-SS Division 9 Player of the Year, as CVC advanced to its first CIF-SS title game and captured its first section championship.

Gleason will continue her academic and athletic career at Grand Canyon University.

Ashlee Gallegos was the senior leader for a robust JSerra distance running squad.

For her accomplishments and performances, Gallegos has been selected as one of the San Juan Capistrano high school Athletes of the Year.

In the fall, Gallegos was the only senior on a championship Lions cross country team. Individually, Gallegos’ best finish was an eighth-place run at the Orange County Championships. As a team, JSerra won the CIF-SS Division 4 championship and the CIF State Division IV championship.

In the spring, Gallegos found more individual success on the track, particularly in the 800-meter run. She won the Orange County Championship, Stanford Invitational and Trinity League Final in the 800. Gallegos pushed all the way to the CIF State Championships, with an 11th-place finish in the final.

Gallegos also won the county title in the 1,600-meter run.

Gallegos will continue her academic and athletic career at USC.

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