E-Cigarette trend grows in Orange County and beyond
Thomas Hanscome of San Juan Capistrano used nicotine patches and therapy for years without success until he found electronic cigarettes. The battery powered devices vaporize flavored liquid nicotine, providing a fix without tar or smoke. He reduced intake gradually and says he uses the product for enjoyment, not addiction. See continuation on page 3.
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Thomas Hanscome
San Juan Capistrano
Orange County
Hanscome
School district eyes land swap over Rancho San Juan site
Capistrano Unified School District officials explore trading land near San Juan Hills High for the 10 acre Rancho San Juan apartment site to expand the district’s capacity. Developers seek rezoning progress first, with a public forum slated and talks centering on fair terms and feasible swaps amid neighbors’ concerns.
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San Juan Hills High School
Capistrano Unified School District Board
Jim Reardon
Rancho Mission Viejo
Reardon
Capistrano Unified
Rancho San Juan
Planning Commission
Todd Cunningham
Woodbridge Pacific Group
Cunningham
Capistrano Beach
Council delays alcohol vote in San Juan Capistrano district
San Juan Capistrano City Council, voting 2-1, continued a public hearing to July 16 on Monica Mukai’s proposal to allow daytime alcohol service on a permit basis in Los Rios Historic District. Two nearby eateries already serve alcohol. the decision centers on keeping the district partially alcohol-free for at least a month amid broad public input.
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Orange County
San Juan Capistrano
Monica Mukai
Lupe Combs
San Juan
Los Rios
Mukai
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