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Letter: Thanking Dr. Roy Byrnes for His Service
Jerry Nieblas, San Juan Capistrano; Janice Pickartz, Dana Point Upon hearing of Dr. Byrnes’ intention to retire from the San Juan Capistrano City Council, the Capistrano Historical Alliance Committee would like to publicly acknowledge Dr. Byrnes for his immense...
Letter: Capistrano Historical Alliance Committee Opposes Hotel, Townhomes
The Capistrano Historical Alliance Committee vehemently opposes development of a hotel and townhomes next to Historic Town Center Park. As most of you know, CHAC is dedicated and committed to preserving the historical integrity of San Juan Capistrano. Developers have...
Local San Juan Capistrano Veterans of Foreign Wars honoring our native deceased veterans at the Old Mission Historic Cemetery
San Juan Capistrano's Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 3801 presented a Memorial Day ceremony in honor of local veterans and fallen troops Monday at the Old Mission Historic Cemetary. Article by Rob Vardon May 29, 2014: Click on the link to view this article from the...
New Altar Blessed at Old Mission Cemetery
Historic Families and ancient traditions came together Saturday morning at the Old Mission Cemetery in San Juan Capistrano. More than 300 people attended a ceremony that included a mass of remembrance and a blessing of a new altar on a plot of land held sacred by...
Introducing the Capistrano Historical Alliance
The Capistrano Historical Alliance Committee's Board of Directors is pleased to introduce itself to the community of San Juan Capistrano. The alliance formed in the wake of a moratorium on burials at the historic cemetery at Mission San Juan Capistrano in the spring...
Capistrano Families form alliance in San Juan Capistrano
There’s a second group in town aimed at preserving one of San Juan Capistrano’s favorite things – its history. Once a loose-knit group of longtime residents from historical families, the group has banded together as the Capistrano Historical Alliance Committee. Many...