To keep the community informed about what's happening in the City on a weekly basis, a City Manager's Weekly Update is sent via eNews to those who subscribe to the City notices at http://sanjuancapistrano.org/.

To view the current City Manager’s update, click here. 

To provide relief to residents of San Juan Capistrano that have experienced a loss of income due to COVID-19, the City has partnered with South County Outreach, a 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to ending hunger and homelessness in South Orange County, to administer a rental assistance program. Up to three months' worth of rental assistance will be available to residents who meet the program eligibility criteria. Please see the flyers linked below for additional information about the program, eligibility requirements, and instructions for completing the application.

San Juan Capistrano CARES Rental Assistance Program

San Juan Capistrano CARES Programa de Asistencia de Arrendamiento 

In partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by Cal State Fullerton, the City is offering grants up to $10,000 to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been financially impacted by COVID-19. The application period is now open and will continue through Friday, September 24 at 5:00 p.m. Please note, the application period closely promptly at 5:00 p.m. on September 24, applications will not be accepted after the application period closes. The grant eligibility guidelines and application portal are available through the links below. Contact information for both the City and the Small Business Development Center is available on the grant eligibility guidelines. 

San Juan Capistrano CARES Program Flyer 

Grant Eligibility Guidelines for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Application Portal for Small Businesses and Nonprofits 

Today, September 8, Orange County moved from the Purple Tier to the Red Tier as part of the Governor's Blue Print for a Safer Economy. This move allows certain business sectors to re-open immediately and businesses to expand their operations with certain restrictions. Additionally, the County Health Officer has issued updated Orders and Strong Recommendations. To access the new orders and recommendations, please click here. 

For a  listing of some of the activities and businesses now able to re-open or expand,  including indoor dining at restaurants, places of worship, hair salons and barber shops,  gyms, museums, and movie theaters, please view the County's recent press release. 

A statewide Flex Alert is currently in effect through Wednesday, August 19 for the hours of 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Flex Alerts are calls for customers to conserve electricity due to increased demand. Please see the linked information sheet for additional information regarding energy conservation, potential for rotating power outages, and the City’s steps to continue providing uninterrupted service.

Una Alerta Flex en todo el estado está vigente hasta el miércoles 19 de agosto para las 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 pm. Las Alertas Flex son llamadas a los clientes para que ahorren electricidad debido al aumento de la demanda. Consulte la hoja de información vinculada para obtener información adicional sobre la conservación de energía, la posibilidad de cortes rotativos de energía y los pasos de la Ciudad para continuar brindando un servicio ininterrumpido.

Planilla Informativa de Eventos de Altas Temperaturas en el Verano

The grab-n-go meal program available for seniors 60 and over at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center (25925 Camino Del Avion) has expanded its operation to provide meals Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. One frozen meal with milk or juice will be provided to each person (one meal per day). Participants must call two days in advance to reserve their meal. 

To reserve a meal call Agewell Senior Services at (949) 493-5921 or e-mail. 

Please share this information with seniors who may not have regular access to the internet.

Please visit the City's Building Department webpage to access instructions for electronic permitting and project submittal. Please e-mail b2@sanjuancapistrano.org or call (949) 443-6347 with questions. 

Residents are encouraged to visit ReadyOC for information on starting an emergency preparedness kit, making a plan for their family and pets, and staying connected to receive the most up-to-date information from your public safety providers. To stay informed, residents can also register for AlertOC, the mass notification system utilized by the City to notify residents and businesses of emergencies that may require immediate lifesaving actions. To register, visit the AlertOC website or text ALERTOC to 888777.