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SJC's Top Tweets of 2011
A modern take on the most interesting stories of the past year.
Top-stories-of-2011 stories are soooo 2010. San Juan Capistrano Patch gives you the Top 5 tweets of each month of the year.
That’s right, your news, headlines, humor and connections reduced to 140 characters.
(And don’t forget to follow us @SanJuanCPatch.)
Find out what's happening in San Juan Capistranowith free, real-time updates from Patch.
December
Dec. 19: Two cool dudes from San Juan Hills High rap about being smart with your money (yo!)patch.com/A-p7tl
Dec. 16: City poo-poos poo. Yeah, I said it.patch.com/A-p2Z6
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Dec. 16: A bunch of JSerra kids don't believe their teacher molested anybody, start a Facebook campaign patch.com/A-p3Dn
Dec. 4: Murder suspect arrested! patch.com/A-pl2D
Dec. 1: An "obit" for a barn? A town tearfully says yes. patch.com/A-phBB
November
Nov. 29: Wanna hit some balls down at the driving range after dark? Well, you can't says the planning commission: patch.com/A-nY2G Now on appeal
Nov. 28: Home Depot killer officially sentenced to death, despite outbursts that he's innocent: patch.com/A-pb42
Nov. 22: (From @JSerraCHS) Running Lions Take Home Second Consecutive League and CIF Titles wp.me/pwqgK-11p
Nov. 22: Man shot by deputies in San Juan Capistrano was allegedly armed with a knife. His injuries are not life-threatening patch.com/A-nTV6
Nov. 21: San Juan Capistrano Couple Drops Lawsuit Over At-Home Bible Studies patch.com/A-nPW1
October
Oct. 26: Finally, Jury Recommends Death for San Juan Capistrano Man's Murderer patch.com/A-nmTs
Oct. 25: 13 barrels of acid cleaned up from 5 freeway in San Juan Capistranopatch.com/A-nkL4yfrog.com/hsh5eqkqj
Oct. 19: Developer proposes 32 homes on sections of open space at the Oaks Farm in San Juan Capistrano patch.com/A-mZhQ
Oct. 11: New State Law Overrides San Juan Capistrano's Use of E-Verify http://patch.com/A-mMbC
Oct. 4: San Juan Capistrano Councilman Shrugs Off Plagiarism Charge, But Authors He Copied are Miffed patch.com/A-m8dP
September
Sept. 28: Is San Juan Capistrano in China? patch.com/A-m0Bv
Sept. 15: Man who threatened to jump from 73 toll road overpass is a San Juan Capistrano resident, sheriff's department says patch.com/A-mbQz
Sept: 14: In 5-1 vote, Planning Commission revokes special events permit at San Juan Capistrano's historic Forster Mansion patch.com/A-lZpY
Sept. 9: Arraignment today for four men arrested in connection with deadly San Juan Capistrano jewelry store robbery patch.com/A-lRc8
Sept. 8: (From @thaijuanon) Oh snap! Lights out! San Diego till Laguna is blacked out. We're open to sell alky, but that's pretty much it.
August
Aug. 29: BREAKING: Irvine Man Held in San Juan Capistrano Business Partner's Death patch.com/A-l6zm
Aug. 25: Lompoc biz looks to expands its mercados into San Juan Capistrano, but is encountering resistance from future neighbors patch.com/A-lylp
Aug. 19: In 'Jesus Glasses' Case, Court Rules in Teacher's Favor - San Juan Capistrano patch.com/A-lqcC
Aug. 17: Sex offender ban: 'Our hearts are all wanting this stringent mandate.' But 'I don’t think we’re ready for it yet' patch.com/A-lkx2
Aug. 16: Photos from scene of fatal car crash at Marco Forster patch.com/A-ljZX pic.twitter.com/48G8hEV
July
July 27: In-N-Out withdraws its application to build drive-thru at vacant Sizzler lot on Del Obispo Street, mayor says patch.com/A-k8t5
July 25: Whirlwind theatrical journey crams 200 years of San Juan Capistrano history into 20 minutes patch.com/A-k2Ld
July 15: Capistrano Mobile Terrance files for bankruptcy protection in the midst of attempts to shutter the park entirely http://patch.com/A-kpt2
July 6: A proposal to let people in San Juan Capistrano carry unconcealed, unloaded guns will be introduced July 19 http://patch.com/A-jWpk
July 1: San Juan passes slimmer FY 2011-12 budget. Cuts include July 4th fireworks, trail maintenance patch.com/A-jNZk
June
June 27: Robbers were from L.A., held employee at gunpoint Friday in San Juan Capistrano jewelry store. Details/photos here patch.com/A-jG7R
June 23: In PHOTOS: San Juan Hills High School's first graduation patch.com/A-j8vW
June 10: Personal championship trifecta: Capo Valley Christian's Melzer is the school's 1st to secure 3 league titles in 1 yr patch.com/A-hZxc
June 7: A victory for YES on B with 55% of the votes http://patch.com/A-jhkt
June 6: Rejoice, puppy lovers! Boots is found http://aol.it/iRfs3W
May
May 20: A new plan for downtown could include architectural styles that are too urban for San Juan Capistrano's http://patch.com/A-h75f
May 18: The universe’s origins, free will & evil in the world: the "most sophisticated teen conversation on the planet" http://patch.com/A-h4qD
May 11: After earning its 1st league title in golf, SJHHS outshoots heavyweight contenders to take South Coast divisionals http://aol.it/mskgxl
May 10: San Juan to hire Del Mar City Manager Karen Brust in 3-year contract starting June 30 http://patch.com/A-hslK
May 4: Just spotted a pirate walking in downtown.. if he plans to plunder City Hall, he might have better luck elsewhere http://patch.com/A-hjmq
April
April 25: 52-year-old San Juan Capistrano man shot during a "violent confrontation" with police in Santa Barbara County http://patch.com/A-gSw7
April 19: Would you want a bike park in San Juan Capistrano? There's a group advocating for one http://patch.com/A-gJN2
April 6: If you speed down Ortega Highway regularly, you might not be bummed about this police officer's retirement http://patch.com/A-gx96
April 4: Irvine Smith's Oaks Farms in San Juan Capistrano just listed on the McMonigle Group's website for $19.9 million http://fb.me/Vk7NnuO1
April 4: Do u get made fun of when u don't wear cowboy boots to San Juan Capistrano's swallows festivities? You're not alone! http://patch.com/A-gtQv
March
March 28: Photos, more photos & video of the 53rd Annual Swallows' Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano http://patch.com/A-gk6Y
March 18: A privately-funded dog park is on its way to San Juan Capistrano http://patch.com/A-fTB2
March 14: We were surprised by Capistrano Unified's $270K price tag for public information ... are you? http://patch.com/A-fNnZ
March 10: Owners of a $2.5-million home are suing city of San Juan Capistrano to recoup costs of repairing flood damages http://patch.com/A-fH3w
March 1: In honor of San Juan Capistrano's upcoming 50th bday as a city, we launch "50 Reasons to Love San Juan." See #50: http://patch.com/A-f0SH
February
Feb. 28: San Juan Capistrano taxpayers bought a $36,000 playground they can't use http://patch.com/A-f017
Feb. 24: BREAKING: A swim coach suspected in rape of student was arrested this evening at a San Juan Capistrano high school http://patch.com/A-fw9J
Feb. 13: BREAKING: San Juan Capistrano resident Matthew Pack, 24, dies rappelling cold waterfall near Julian http://patch.com/A-fbPH
Feb. 11: Oral arguments now starting in 'Jesus Glasses' appeal involving Capo Valley teacher who made disparaging remarks about religion
Feb. 1: (From @MissionSJC) Mission SJC Cliff Swallow Fun Fact: Swallows weigh less than a golf ball; they weigh approximately 19-34 grams! (md)
January
Jan. 28: A Patch freelancer is helping smuggle protest videos out of Egypt, where the govt has shut down social media sites http://patch.com/A-dBcw
Jan. 19: Some Capistrano Valley High School students got themselves into a fishy situation at their last pep rally http://patch.com/A-dx2k
Jan. 16: A brightly painted piano—by a #SanJuanCapistrano resident—in a public space. Doesn't it scream "play me"? http://patch.com/A-dqfJ
Jan. 9: If you bite into a hamburger at Ruby's Diner in San Juan Capistrano, it may taste different than it did before http://patch.com/A-dhDv
Jan. 4: Communication Was Lacking During Holiday Floods http://patch.com/A-dbjs
