San Juan seeks new city manager as Burst departs
San Juan Capistrano announces a search for a new city manager after Karen Burst reveals she will leave to take the Encinitas post. Interim interim chief Keith Till will run the city, while a recruitment firm screens candidates and the Council will select by majority vote. Burst earned 218000 a year plus benefits, a figure lower than the previous manager.
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Rodeo Week kicks off in San Juan Capistrano with festival
Rodeo Week begins Friday as San Juan Capistrano joins Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo festivities. Organizers call the two day event the country’s largest. The kickoff features a barbecue wine and beer tasting a petting zoo and live music. El Adobe de Capistrano plans dancing and tequila tasting next week with ten tequila vendors plus appetizers and tacos.
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Toll road group to sue water board over 5.5 mile link
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency plans to sue the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board after denial of a wastewater discharge permit for a 5.5 mile paid connector to Cow Camp Road in San Juan Capistrano. The board said the project would affect waterways and did not address full impacts.
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Letter to the Editor Responding to Community Issues
I am writing to share my perspective on the pressing matters facing our city and to urge thoughtful consideration from readers and officials alike. Our community benefits when residents engage with civility and clarity, presenting well supported concerns rather than partisan rhetoric. I believe improving public safety, sustaining local services, and supporting small businesses must be prioritized in upcoming decisions. Specific points include ensuring adequate streetlighting in neighborhoods, allocating resources for neighborhood watch programs, and maintaining road repairs that reduce hazards for drivers and pedestrians. I also urge transparency in budget talks and greater accessibility to public meetings so residents can participate meaningfully. Local leaders should seek input from diverse voices, including seniors, families, and youth, to craft inclusive policies. While competing priorities exist, collaborative problem solving can yield practical solutions with broad support. Thank you for considering these ideas and for providing a platform where residents can express informed views that strengthen our community.
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