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Headline Rewind: Man vs. Train, Guns in Public

The week in review.

MIRACLE OF THE WEEK

A 31-year-old San Juan Capistrano man leaped from the Stonehill overcrossing in front of an Amtrak train and emerged virtually unscathed. He landed between the rails and the . Authorities labeled it a botched suicide attempt.

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

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On the heels of four alleged bank heists, including one in San Juan Capistrano, the so-called Drifter Bandit was nabbed by sheriff's deputies in Santa Ana. "The only place he is going to be drifting to now is from the O.C. Jail to the federal penitentiary," .

GUNS & (NO) AMMO

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A proposal to let people in San Juan Capistrano carry unconcealed, unloaded guns in city parks was outlined by City Councilman Derek Reeve. The goal is to . Reeve plans to formally introduce his measure July 19.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT (a story from our archives)

The usual audience for student musical and theater performances is family, friends and faculty. But in April, JSerra Catholic High School's chamber choir flew to Italy and sang in front of the pope. Watch our pre-trip and a clip from itself in Rome.


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