San Juan Capistrano Weekly Update: Veterans Memorial Wall Unveiled; Second-Quarter Sales Tax Up 2.6% Adjusted
The City of San Juan Capistrano, in Orange County, California, issued its City Manager's Weekly Update on November 12. On November 11, the city, in partnership with American Legion Post 721, hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park, unveiling the city's new Veterans Memorial Wall and commemorative pavers honoring San Juan Capistrano veterans who have passed away.
For the community, the city holds a free e-waste collection and document shredding event on Saturday, November 14, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Sports Park parking lot (1 Via Positiva), where residents can also pick up free compost and mulch. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration is set for Saturday, December 5, at Historic Town Center Park, with festivities beginning at 4:00 p.m., the tree lighting at about 5:50 p.m. and free special event trolley service. Registration for winter recreation classes is now open.
On finances, the city's sales tax consultant HdL reported that adjusted sales tax revenue from April through June 2026 was 2.6% higher than the second quarter of 2025, driven largely by strong sales from general consumer retailers; total second-quarter sales tax was $3,381,107.
On services, the city provides up to 10 free empty sandbags per resident at Fire Station 7 or City Hall. Metrolink crews are conducting nighttime railroad maintenance on the Orange County Line between San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point from November 9 through 14, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., and nearby residents may hear equipment noise.
Source: City of San Juan Capistrano
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Photo: 图：Mission San Juan Capistrano，该市地标，Bernard Gagnon 摄，CC BY-SA 3.0。 / Photo: Mission San Juan Capistrano, the city's landmark. Photo by Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0.
