By Zach Cavanagh For the first time since October, California’s coronavirus metrics for transmission and the numbers for hospitalizations showed major decreases in statistics reported…
By Lillian Boyd Members of the Dana Point and Capistrano Beach communities are encouraging people to drop off bulk snacks and notes of encouragement to…
Picket Fence Media will post weekly updates on the compilation of COVID-19 statistics and information, which is reported daily by the Orange County Health Care…
By Collin Breaux For almost 50 years, Laguna Niguel pediatrician Edward Taub has been developing a system of self-care advice that encourages ethical living, practicing…
By Zach Cavanagh Orange County opened up its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility group to include individuals 65-years-old and older, and the state reported its lowest hospitalization…
By Shawn Raymundo The application window for San Clemente’s small businesses to apply for COVID-19 relief grants from the city opens Tuesday, Jan. 12. With…
Picket Fence Media will post weekly updates on the compilation of COVID-19 statistics and information, which is reported daily by the Orange County Health Care…
By Zach Cavanagh The earliest possible start date for youth and high school sports competition remains Jan. 25, as the state’s scheduled date to reevaluate…
By Shawn Raymundo The spirit of giving has always been strong for Jay “Sparky” Longley and Rainbow Sandals—the little-known footwear company he runs here in…
By Collin Breaux As Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 might prove to be another interesting year in…
BILL PRESTRIDGE, San Clemente I started the day walking about a mile of the beach trail, seeing about four or five people wearing masks, myself included, and…
NORM PETERSEN, San Clemente Duane Paul Murphy’s very passionate letter in a recent San Clemente Times regarding those protesting COVID-19 restrictions might have been compelling…