by aduenas | Nov 25, 2016 | General
As indigenous rights get national spotlight, Acjachemen confront long-standing battles in South Orange County By Allison Jarrell, Eric Heinz and Matt Cortina The protests at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North and South Dakota have brought the rights of...
by aduenas | Nov 8, 2016 | General
High on a hill across the freeway from historic Mission San Juan Capistrano lies a testament to the town’s history – a sacred site little known to most visitors or residents. The Historic Old Mission Cemetery dates to the 1830s. It contains the gravestones of...
by aduenas | Jul 27, 2016 | General
In the storied history of San Juan Capistrano, the Rev. Jim Nieblas is recognized as the first local indigenous priest to enter the Catholic clergy since St. Junipero Serra founded the town’s famous mission in 1776. Ordained in 1986 in the Mission Basilica, Nieblas...
by aduenas | Feb 17, 2015 | General
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...
by aduenas | Jan 9, 2015 | General
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...
by aduenas | May 29, 2014 | General
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...
