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Are You Ready for Some Traffic?

When expansion of the I-5 interchange at Ortega Highway begins in January, expect to be making…

Government August 25, 2012 at 07:06 pm

PHOTOS: SJC Gas Station Is Going, Going ...

The Chevron on the west side of the Ortega interchange is almost gone.

Around Town February 5, 2013 at 05:13 pm

Ortega Construction Week of April 21

Here's what you need to know about traveling San Juan Capistrano's major highway near the I-5…

Government April 23, 2013 at 03:57 pm

Ortega Construction: Week of April 14

What you need to know about lane reductions and pedestrian access at Ortega Highway and the…

Government April 14, 2013 at 11:45 pm

Firefighters Put Out Small Fire Near I-5

Brush next to the roadway catches fire Saturday morning.

Police & Fire May 7, 2013 at 09:34 am

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Ortega Construction Week of April 7-13

Lane reductions and restricted pedestrian traffic -- what you need to know this week.

Government May 7, 2013 at 01:47 pm

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Open House Set for 5 Freeway Carpool Extension

In addition to the presentation at the Jan. 18 San Juan Capistrano City Council meeting, there…

Government January 20, 2011 at 03:54 pm

High-Speed Chase Ends in Capo Beach, Resulting Accident…

A suspect had been trying to elude Anaheim police.

Top News November 24, 2012 at 05:42 am

Ortega Construction Week of April 1

What you need to know this week about the Ortega Highway Interchange construction project,…

Government April 1, 2013 at 12:26 pm

Woman Jumps From Bridge and Lives

CHP and sheriff's deputies try to talk the woman down, but she jumps anyway from a bridge in…

Police & Fire April 28, 2012 at 11:53 am

Ortega/I-5 Construction for the Week of Feb. 24

Find out what's on tap this week for traffic flow around the interchange project.

Government February 25, 2013 at 01:40 pm

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Man Killed in Crash Near I-5/Toll Road Ramp

A fiery crash left one freeway driver dead this weekend.

Police & Fire January 15, 2012 at 04:33 pm

Update: SigAlert Lifted for Tipped Big Rig on South I-5

A truck flipped onto its side near Cristianitos in San Clemente early Monday, CHP says. Three…

Police & Fire July 25, 2011 at 10:45 pm

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Deputies Arrest Man for Opium, Warrant

SHERIFF'S BLOTTER: Selected reports from the San Juan Capistrano police dispatch log…

Police & Fire March 23, 2012 at 12:19 am

Blue Van Parks, Stays for Two Months

SHERIFF'S BLOTTER: Also, an off-roading Jeep, a possible drunk driver, vandalism and more.

Police & Fire January 15, 2013 at 03:20 pm

Driver in Fatal Crash Identified

An Encinitas man was behind the wheel when he collided with a flatbed tow truck Tuesday,…

Police & Fire October 10, 2012 at 11:24 am

Deputies Detain Underage Drunk

SHERIFF'S BLOTTER: Loud party music, a downed light pole and more.

Police & Fire December 14, 2012 at 01:23 pm

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Expect Noise, Vibrations During 10 Weeks of I-5 Construction

Caltrans will use heavy machinery to construct a retaining wall and to widen San Juan Creek…

Top News July 29, 2011 at 06:05 pm

UPDATED: Local Man Dies in Freeway Crash

The coroner's office has not yet identified the 84-year-old San Juan Capistrano resident, who…

Police & Fire January 9, 2012 at 11:19 pm

Homes Proposed Next to 1-5 Freeway

What was once expected to become an industrial complex could now become houses, condos and…

Business May 7, 2013 at 01:26 pm

First Responders to Deal with Ortega Traffic

Construction at the intersection has police and fire officials thinking outside the station.

Police & Fire May 7, 2013 at 01:11 pm

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I-5 Sound Wall Demolition Begins Tonight

Project will continue over five nights near the San Juan Creek Bridge. Residents are advised…

Top News July 6, 2011 at 04:18 am

Caltrans Sound Wall Blocks Center

Business owners weren't able to stop its construction. Now they hope for a new sign to draw…

Business August 25, 2012 at 06:13 pm

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UPDATED: Chemical Spill Shuts Down I-5 North in San Juan

All lanes reopened at 12:30 p.m. after firefighters cleaned up muriatic acid that bubbled and…

Police & Fire October 26, 2011 at 02:56 am

Girls Throw a Hissy Fit, Stolen Car

SHERIFF'S BLOTTER: Selected reports from the San Juan Capistrano police dispatch services log…

Police & Fire April 12, 2012 at 05:57 pm

Oddly Parked Car Seems Suspicious

SHERIFF'S BLOTTER: Also, an apparent overdose and trashcan blocking traffic to the I-5.

Police & Fire March 11, 2013 at 12:42 pm

Fatality on I-5 Blocks Traffic for Hours

Most northbound lanes just south of Ortega Highway were closed through 2 p.m., the CHP says.

Police & Fire October 9, 2012 at 08:27 pm

Bike Thief Caught, Weapon Discharged

SHERIFF'S BLOTTER: These are selected reports from the San Juan Capistrano police Dispatch…

Police & Fire June 4, 2012 at 11:04 am