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Thousands of dolphins were seen leaping through the waters off the coast of Dana Point this week.

San Clemente, California is known for its stunning coastal views and luxurious real estate. Recently, three properties in the area were sold for impressive prices, showcasing the high demand for upscale homes in this desirable location.

Capistrano Beach residents Karen Morris and her husband, Matt, were enjoying a night at home one evening in early August, when Karen received a phone call from a concerned neighbor. The neighbor had called about two dogs that appeared to be resting between two Beach Road properties in the Capistrano...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around San Clemente.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Chief Ronny J. Coleman, (ret.) California State Fire Marshal and deputy director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, died today, his family announced in a statement. Chief Coleman was a 50-year veteran of the fire service. Following his time as fire chief in...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct the title of the event, Taste of the Lantern Village. Residents gathered in the Lantern Village Community Park to taste a wide variety of local restaurant offerings and hear an update from city officials on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The Lantern...

Dana Point Surf Club, Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley share the stoke at Doheny to celebrate California Surfing Day. Celebrating California Surfing Day on Wednesday, Sept. 20, the Dana Point Surf Club and Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley joined forces for an afternoon of fun under the sun at Doheny State Beach.

The family favorite restaurant, Chili’s, on Aliso Creek Road has just been closed on Sept. 12, and they will not be reopening. Ever since the pandemic, businesses have been struggling financially. After many years of serving the people of Aliso Viejo, the corporate office has decided to close our Chili’s location.

Join Stand Up to Trash at Baby Beach and the Ocean Institute for a beach cleanup followed by a Lunch and Learn at the Ocean Institute. This month’s theme is California Coastal Cleanup Day, featuring special guest speaker Sabrina Banda from the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians. Georgia “Chena” Edmundson will offer face painting for kids.

Attention all Ed Sheeran fans! Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we are offering a round-trip charter bus ride from Laguna Niguel to SoFi Stadium in LA for the much-anticipated Ed Sheeran concert on Sat, Sep 23.

As Lantern Village businesses and property owners look to band together and market downtown as a vibrant destination, the Dana Point City Council voted on Tuesday, Sept. 19, to enter a service agreement as part of the next step toward forming a Community Benefit District (CBID). Businesses had previously talked...

Mission Viejo residents and businesses can dispose of their sensitive documents for free on October 7. The Document Shredding event, a drive-through service, is organized by Waste Management and the City of Mission Viejo. The event will occur from 9 to 11 am at the City Hall parking lot, or until the truck is full.

A brand-new restaurant with a view of the ocean recently opened on Avenida Del Mar. Housed in. a two-story building on the north side of the street, locals have been watching with keen curiosity the ongoing construction of the former office building. Rumors flew about town that a fabulous steak house based out of San Diego would be occupying the space. The rumors were true!

Born and raised in San Clemente, Katelyn Gardner’s life was shaped by her upbringing in the seaside town. In college, Gardner did a stint in San Francisco, and it was there that she first discovered photography. She started shooting the new sights and cityscapes and when she returned home to San Clemente, she began avidly taking photos of the coast. Today, Gardner’s work is featured at local events and art markets and can be found in shops and restaurants around town. Here, Gardner shares how she first got her start in photography, what she loves about taking photos, and her career highlights along the way.

This week, we’d like to say a big aloha to 11-year-old Cooper Reed. Recently moving to San Clemente from Oahu’s iconic North Shore, Reed landed into town at the right time, as late summer has seen a great run of recent south swell and some nice, warm water—which, hopefully, made the transition from tropical Hawaiian waters to cooler California temps easier for Cooper.

The Dana Hills athletic department is searching for a new girls cross country coach following the resignation of Olivia Hodges on Monday, Sept. 18, according to Athletic Director Tom Faris. Faris confirmed the news, first reported by the Orange County Register, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, with Hodges doing the same...

This article presents an exploration of three notable parks in Laguna Beach. Have you had the chance to visit any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below.

Six months ago in March of 2023, Aliso Niguel High School welcomed their newest head custodian, Edgar Mendoza, hoping he can contribute to keeping the school clean. As the head of the custodian team, it is Mendoza’s job to do what is best for the school and look out for the trash around campus. However, with as many as around 3,000 teenagers that occupy Aliso Niguel High School, the workload can be quite vicious. Kids who want to eat outside of the lunch area only own up to making Mendoza’s job more time consuming due to the scattered trash everywhere.

Clark Foam brought the polyurethane foam surfboard blank to the masses, here's the first-hand story of how it happened.

From Friday, Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, Ohana Festival returns to Doheny State Beach, a place host Eddie Vedder himself has referred to as “hallowed ground.”. Vedder caught his first waves at Doheny as a kid, and since 2016, his Ohana Festival has continued to add to the happy history of this treasured location.