Old Towne Orange Plaza Review

Southern California is known around the world for its lush gardens and meticulously curated homes, but many gardens fall into disrepair as soon as summer ends. Local landscapers and gardeners often t…

Sep 27·1 min read·88 words

Nina Manning Family

A Perfect Fit in Old Towne

Sep 26·1 min read·9 words

Pizzeria Irene

Adding to the Neighborhood Charm

Sep 21·1 min read·7 words

Contra Coffee & Tea

Time for Drinks & Dresses

Sep 19·1 min read·9 words

Resident Vinyl

Adding to the Neighborhood Charm

Sep 19·1 min read·7 words

Timeless Vintage

Adding to the Neighborhood Charm

Sep 16·1 min read·7 words

Hilbert Museum of California Art

Same Place, Another Time: Views of Orange county

Aug 27·1 min read·13 words

Sloan Co Design

Inspiring Home Improvements

Aug 21·1 min read·6 words

Expert Lamp Repair & Restoration

Inspiring Home Improvments

Aug 19·1 min read·8 words

Felix Continental Cafe

Second Generation

Aug 14·1 min read·5 words

Felix Continental Cafe

Like Father, Like Son

Aug 14·1 min read·7 words

Big Y Yardage

Inspiring Home Improvements

Aug 7·1 min read·6 words

Tiddlywinks Toys & Games

Bringing the Fun to a New Location

Aug 5·1 min read·11 words

Kati Bye Dresmal

Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Facilities Management

Jul 31·1 min read·12 words

Friendly Center

We All Need Help Sometime

Jul 29·1 min read·7 words

Emigdio & Higgy Vasquez

As artists develop in their art and style, they are also impacted by their environment and observations of the world around them. This is the case with Emigdio Vasquez, Sr. and his son “Higgy” (Emigd…

Jul 27·1 min read·91 words

Emigdio Vasquez

Inside Art with Latino Art

Jul 27·1 min read·7 words

Restoration Dental

Adding to the Summer Buzz

Jul 27·1 min read·7 words

R&B Tea

Adding to the Summer Buzz

Jul 24·1 min read·7 words

Making Waves: A Tribute to John Severson & Rick Griffin

at the Hilbert Museum

Jul 22·1 min read·14 words

Concerts in the Park

Enjoy New Sounds Every Week

Jul 20·1 min read·9 words

Cali Dumpling

Adding to the Summer Buzz

Jul 17·1 min read·7 words

Jon Dumitru

From Citizen to Public Service

Jun 21·1 min read·7 words

Ana Gutierrez

From Citizen to Public Servant

Jun 17·1 min read·7 words

Kathy Tavoularis

From Citizen to Public Servant

Jun 12·1 min read·7 words

The Potting Shed by Carlisle

Local Places, Beautiful Spaces

Jun 11·1 min read·9 words

Don & Cathy Stauffer at Zito's Pizza

Sharing their Winnings

Jun 10·1 min read·10 words

Messengers of Memory

at the Hilbert Museum of California Art

Jun 7·1 min read·10 words

Kid's Musical Theater

Acting, Song & Dance

Jun 3·1 min read·7 words

Bricks & Minifigs

Now Blossoming in Orange

Jun 1·1 min read·7 words

Will Hare

Award-Winning Architecture Photographer

May 31·1 min read·5 words

Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation

Always Learning

May 30·1 min read·7 words

Higher Ground Wellness

Now Blossoming in Orange

May 27·1 min read·7 words

Plaza Petals

Blossoming in Orange

May 23·1 min read·5 words

Mark Hilbert

Founder of the Hilbert Museum of California Art

May 18·1 min read·10 words

California Turtle and Tortoise Club of Orange County

Inspiring Proper Care for Turtles & Tortoises

May 15·1 min read·15 words

Tablao Flamenco

at Naranjita Flamenco

May 11·1 min read·5 words

Evan & Dana Gaydon

There's no place like Home

May 6·1 min read·9 words

Kevin Ross

Dean of the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University

Apr 27·1 min read·10 words

Shafer Plumbing

Craftsmanship in Orange

Apr 24·1 min read·5 words

Bear Flag Construction

Craftsmanship in Orange

Apr 24·1 min read·6 words

Ray Hare

Ray Hare Ray Hare wants to do more than awe you with the lifelike quality of his paintings. With every brushstroke, the photorealistic artist beckons you to draw near until you step into and experien…

Apr 23·1 min read·84 words

Kathy Wayland

A Passion for Education

Apr 20·1 min read·6 words

Orange Police Foundation

Enhancing Public Safety

Apr 17·1 min read·6 words

Orangeland RV Park

Looking Good in Orange

Apr 15·3 min read·523 words

Irene Matthews

A Passion for Education

Apr 11·1 min read·6 words

Pam Reece at Matoska Trading Co.

A Grateful Neighbor

Apr 9·1 min read·9 words

Hilbert Museum

Art of the Airwaves: Old Radios Show Off High Style

Apr 5·1 min read·12 words

Mayor Dan Slater

New Orange Mayor Strives to Boost Customer Service

Apr 4·1 min read·11 words

Christine Clarke

A Passion for Education

Apr 2·1 min read·6 words

United Real Estate Group

Blossoming in Orange

Mar 30·1 min read·7 words

Grow & Share

Becoming Local Staples!

Mar 27·1 min read·6 words

Colin & Soleil Bogan

Something Special

Mar 26·1 min read·6 words

ZINC Cafe

Blossoming in Orange

Mar 22·1 min read·5 words

Orange Home Grown Community Cookbook

Brings Kitchen Creations to the Community

Mar 19·1 min read·11 words

Making Memories at the May Parade

The McFerran and Dahleen families of Orange got together in 1965 to watch the parade in front of City Hall. Shown in photo (back row, from left) are Craig McFerran, Earl Dahleen, Betty McFerran, Gail…

Mar 17·1 min read·91 words

Koobikland

Blossoming in Orange

Mar 13·1 min read·4 words

Anuradha Prakash

Professor of Food Science at Chapman University

Feb 20·1 min read·9 words

Orange Public Library & History Center

Dedicated to Preserving History

Feb 15·1 min read·10 words

Bronde Salon

Fresh Experiences

Feb 12·1 min read·4 words

Chuck & Sheila Walstead

Moderne Family

Feb 10·1 min read·6 words

Paula Soest

Making a Difference

Feb 9·1 min read·5 words

Lucky DeLuxe Fabrics

Fresh Experiences

Feb 7·1 min read·5 words

Big Al's Pizzeria

Becoming a Local Staple!

Feb 5·1 min read·7 words

Wheel Warehouse / Orange Tire

The Style You Need

Feb 5·1 min read·9 words

Aaron Jacoby

Making a Difference

Feb 2·1 min read·5 words

Holocaust Art & Writing Contest

The Strength of Love and the Will to Survive

Feb 2·1 min read·14 words

Newly Expanded Hilbert Museum

to Open with a Colorful Mosaic Welcoming All on Feb. 23

Jan 30·1 min read·15 words

Groovy Ghost Vintage

Fresh Experiences

Jan 26·1 min read·5 words

Herb Alpert

Making Music that Makes Us Feel Good

Jan 20·1 min read·9 words

Musco Center for the Arts

2024 Winter-Spring Season

Jan 18·1 min read·8 words

Berkenda Cantlo

Making a Difference

Jan 16·1 min read·5 words

Orange Skate Park

Is it Time for a City Skate Park

Dec 12·1 min read·11 words

The HUB OC

Knowing We Care

Dec 8·1 min read·6 words

Danny K's Billiards & Sports Bar

Secrets to Longevity

Dec 5·1 min read·9 words

The Dragonfly Shops & Gardens

Created for Someone You Love

Dec 4·1 min read·10 words

Jim Wodark

Portraying the Beauty of the American West

Dec 2·1 min read·9 words

Renée Mascolo

The Passing of a Dear Friend

Nov 30·1 min read·8 words

O'Hara's Pub

Looking Good in Orange

Nov 30·1 min read·6 words

Steve Molina's Collectibles

Spreading the Love

Nov 29·1 min read·6 words

DeeLux

Food, Fashion & Outdoor Fun

Nov 27·1 min read·6 words

Dye Beauty Bar

Always a New Energy in Old Towne!

Nov 27·1 min read·10 words

Teresa "Tita" Smith

A Home Grown Kid from Orange

Nov 22·1 min read·9 words

Love Orange

Knowing We Care

Nov 21·1 min read·5 words

The Wall Restaurant

Fixing & Feeding

Nov 17·1 min read·6 words

Paul Paton, JSD

Dean of Chapman University's Fowler School of Law

Nov 17·1 min read·11 words

PUBlic Legacy

Welcoming You!

Nov 16·1 min read·4 words

SOUL+LAND Lab

Renewed Flavors in Orange!

Nov 16·1 min read·6 words

Saluting Disney Studios'

100th Anniversary with Mickey Mouse

Nov 14·1 min read·8 words

Café Zocalo

Renewed Flavors in Orange!

Nov 9·1 min read·6 words

The Girl Next Door

with Rob & Gloria Boice

Nov 9·1 min read·9 words

Charity on Wheels

Knowing We Care

Nov 8·1 min read·6 words

Guardian Roofs and Energy Solutions

Craftsmanship in Orange

Oct 21·1 min read·8 words

Shining Glory

with Glory Johnson

Oct 14·1 min read·5 words

McCandless Tile

A Third Generation Labor of Love

Oct 4·1 min read·8 words

Orange High Class of 1973, 50th Class Reunion

Always Learning

Sep 27·1 min read·10 words

Jessica MyLymuk

Associate Director of the Samueli Holocats Memorial Library

Sep 20·1 min read·10 words

Euro Caffé

A Fresh Addition to Orange

Sep 19·1 min read·7 words

Lisa Ackerman & Daniel Baldwin

Love'n the New Year

Sep 19·1 min read·9 words

Waterman Don Wilson

Independent Distributor

Sep 19·1 min read·5 words

The Peel Craftbar & Kitchen

A Fresh Addition to Orange

Sep 7·1 min read·10 words

Old Towne Film Festival

Caught on Film

Sep 7·1 min read·7 words

Orange Legacy Alliance

Always Learning

Aug 30·1 min read·5 words

1886 Brewing Company & Smoqued BBQ

Join the Festivities

Aug 29·1 min read·9 words

Town & Gown

Bridging Chapman University with the Community

Aug 16·1 min read·9 words

Living Mi Vida Loca

Becoming Local Staples!

Aug 8·1 min read·7 words

Verve Chiropractic

Always a New Energy in Old Towne!

Aug 8·1 min read·9 words

Orange City Fire Department, Station No. 1

Only the Finest in Orange

Aug 2·1 min read·12 words

Summerhill Ltd.

Local Places, Beautiful Spaces

Jul 31·1 min read·6 words

A Gloryous Home

with Glory Johnson

Jul 31·1 min read·6 words

Rocket Launch Agency

Taking Off in Old Towne Orange

Jul 25·1 min read·9 words

Mike Ibba, PhD

Professor & Dean of Schmid College of Science & Technology

Jul 20·1 min read·13 words

Laurenly Boutique

Just One of the Local Places, Beautiful Spaces

Jul 14·1 min read·10 words

Ojai Burger

A Food Lovers' Haven!

Jul 12·1 min read·6 words

Sergeant Creative

A Shared Passion for Visual Story Telling

Jul 11·1 min read·9 words

A Fabulous Century

at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Jul 7·1 min read·7 words

Lionheart Pride Real Estate

Has Something for Everyone

Jun 9·1 min read·8 words

A Few Things to Do

at Aces Bar & Grill

Jun 7·1 min read·10 words

Welcoming you to The Richland Hotel

Orange County's Newest Luxury Boutique Hotel

Jun 6·1 min read·12 words

Palm Market & Deli

Indulge Yourself

May 31·1 min read·6 words

American Stories: Midcentury Magazine Illustrations

at the Hilbert Museum

May 30·1 min read·9 words

Keeping Holiday Skate Center

Doesn't Want to Skate Away

May 21·1 min read·9 words

Julianne O'Brien Pedersen

Chapman University's Chair & Professor, Department of Dance

May 18·1 min read·11 words

How Mr. Turner became Farmer Doug

in 12 Satisfying Years

May 12·1 min read·10 words

Matt Parlow

Executive Vice President, Chief Advancement Officer

Mar 28·1 min read·8 words

Bringing Art to the Orange Plaza

with the Orange Arts Council and Chamber of Commerce

Mar 21·1 min read·15 words

A Leap of Art

at Chapman University

Feb 3·1 min read·7 words

Welcoming You

to meet the new owner of Citrus City Grille!

Feb 1·1 min read·11 words

It's the People

at Country Roads

Jan 27·1 min read·6 words

A Midcentury-Modern Aesthetic

of Michael Cecconi and Maryam Zahedi

Jan 21·1 min read·9 words

Essraa Nawar

Leatherby Libraries Diversity & Development Librarian Chair

Jan 12·1 min read·9 words

A Crowing Achievement for those who Aspire!

Miss Orange Scholarship Pageant

Jan 12·1 min read·11 words

Rotary International's First Female President

Celebrated in Orange

Dec 2·1 min read·8 words

Roxanne Greitz Miller, EdD

Dean of Attallah College of Educational Studies

Nov 21·1 min read·11 words

R.W.B. Party Props

Bringing Parties to Life!

Oct 7·1 min read·7 words

The Golden Spike

The Golden Spike Spend some time in Orange and nearby North Tustin, and you’ll soon notice the name Hewes, including Hewes St. and Hewes Middle School. The name originates with David Hewes, a wealthy…

Oct 7·1 min read·85 words

Another Fine Home Tour in Old Towne Orange

Historic Home Tour - Sat & Sun, Oct 8 & 9, 2022

Oct 7·1 min read·20 words

Chief Rick Gonzalez

Chief of Chapman University Public Safety

Sep 23·1 min read·9 words

Seeing Clearly for Ten Years in Old Towne!

with Orange Circle Optometry

Aug 10·1 min read·12 words

Indulge Yourself at Hickory & Spice

at Hickory & Spice

Aug 8·1 min read·10 words

Jacqueline Deats

Director of Student Health

Jul 16·1 min read·6 words

Coach Scott Laverty

Men's Head Baseball Coach

May 16·1 min read·7 words

A Natural Approach to Skin Care

with Christina Martinez

May 12·1 min read·9 words

Our Greatest Joy

with Sarah & Brad Greenwood

Apr 7·1 min read·8 words

Aida Cuevas

Orange History Center Archivist/History Librarian

Apr 6·1 min read·7 words

SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits

Something Old, Something New

Mar 30·1 min read·8 words

Woman's Club of Orange Flower Show

When it comes to longstanding traditions in Orange, the Woman’s Club Flower Show just may be at the top of the list. For the last 82 years every April since 1937, the club has hosted a flower show at…

Mar 16·1 min read·97 words

Rick Turner

Vice President of Facilities Management

Mar 11·1 min read·7 words

Orange Unified School District

Emerges fro Pandemic with New Facilities

Feb 24·1 min read·10 words

Elizabeth Holloman

is Serving the City of Orange

Feb 3·1 min read·8 words

Modern Wealth Management

Serving the City of Orange

Jan 27·1 min read·8 words

The Orange May Festival, 1969

by Phil Brigandi

Jan 27·1 min read·8 words

Michael Johnson

Capio Lumen Captures the Light

Jan 25·1 min read·7 words

Alisa Driscoll

Vice President of Community Relations

Jan 13·1 min read·7 words

Lizeth Ramirez

is Preserving the Past

Jan 12·1 min read·6 words

O SEA | seafood for thought

is Making Changes

Dec 29·1 min read·9 words

Orange Rotary

Yesterday & Today!

Dec 2·1 min read·5 words

Super Antojitos

For Life's Big & Small Moments

Dec 2·1 min read·8 words

Carol & Yesi Castillo

Essential to Old Towne

Dec 2·1 min read·8 words

Perry Pace, Renée Jewelers

Essential to Old Towne

Dec 2·1 min read·8 words

Kevin Aquirre, Felix Continental Cafe

Essential to Old Towne

Dec 1·1 min read·9 words

Grand Gimeno

For Life's Big & Small Moments

Nov 19·1 min read·8 words

Reg Chhen Stewart, PhD

Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Nov 19·1 min read·11 words

Country Roads

A Few of Our Favorite Looks!

Nov 10·1 min read·8 words

2021

Select to read about artist Kirk Sivertsen.

Nov 10·1 min read·8 words

Jim Byron

Explore & Learn at the Richard Nixon Library

Nov 8·1 min read·10 words

Orange County Transportation Authority

New Parking Structure to Debut in February

Oct 11·1 min read·11 words

Henrietta Berk

In Living Color

Oct 6·1 min read·5 words

Wazabi Sushi

Bringing Change to Orange

Sep 30·1 min read·6 words

Citrus City Grille

The International Flavors of Old Towne

Sep 21·1 min read·9 words

CostLess Wholesale

Bringing Change to Orange

Sep 21·1 min read·6 words

Norma Bouchard, PhD

Executive Vice President, Provost & Chief Academic Officer

Sep 14·1 min read·11 words

Willits Real Estate Group

New Again

Sep 13·1 min read·6 words

Orange Chamber of Commerce

Building a Stronger Community!

Sep 10·1 min read·8 words

Tabu Shabu

Celebrating Growth

Sep 2·1 min read·4 words

Anchor Bar

Celebrating Growth

Sep 2·1 min read·4 words

Hello Optometry

Celebrating Growth

Sep 2·1 min read·4 words

The Schroeder Family

Where Family Matters

Sep 1·1 min read·6 words

Orange Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis

Safety First

Sep 1·1 min read·7 words

Orange Police Chief Dan Adams

Safety First

Aug 26·1 min read·7 words

Musco Center Returns

with a FREE Pacific Symphony Orchestra Concert

Aug 4·1 min read·10 words

Country Roads

The Next Generation

Jul 27·1 min read·5 words

Mary's Kitchen

HOPE for the Holidays

Jul 23·1 min read·6 words

Steve & Ruthie Shafer

Backyard Markeover

Jul 23·1 min read·6 words

Meant to be, in Old Towne Orange

with Stephane and Isabella

Jul 20·1 min read·11 words

Helen Chung-Lu

Principal of Fletcher Elementary School

Jul 14·1 min read·7 words

Kerrie Torres

Yorba Academy of the Arts Middle School

Jul 14·1 min read·9 words

Ernie Gonzalez

Orange High Principal

Jul 14·1 min read·5 words

Park Kennedy

Chair of Chapman University's Board of Trustees

Jul 13·1 min read·9 words

Old Towne Preservation Association

Preserving the Integrity of Old Towne Orange

Jul 12·1 min read·11 words

CocoRose Boutique

Moving Forward in Old Towne

Jul 10·1 min read·7 words

Old Towne Orange Walking Food Tours

Appealing Addition to Old Towne

Jul 8·1 min read·11 words

EagleWing Crossfit

A Healthier Orange

Jul 8·1 min read·5 words

Gold Medal Dreams

Prestigious Art Club's Exhibition at the Hilbert Museum

Jul 8·1 min read·11 words

60,000 Square-Foot Mental Health & Wellness Facility

Opens in Orange

Jul 6·1 min read·10 words

SunSpark Yoga

Moving Forward in Old Towne

Jul 1·1 min read·7 words

Bidding Adieu to Opera Chapman's Director

Dr. Peter Atherton

Jun 16·1 min read·9 words

George Samerjan

Paris & Los Angeles

Jun 12·1 min read·6 words

Jadtec Security

For Our Safety, Health & Well Being

Jun 11·1 min read·9 words

Orange Plaza Car Show

Dancing in the Streets

Jun 11·1 min read·8 words

Make Music Day

Orange Debut on June 21, 2021

Jun 9·1 min read·9 words

Paris in a Cup

Moving Forward in Old Towne

Jun 3·1 min read·9 words

Dr. Steven Stanowicz

The Doctors are in Orange

Jun 2·1 min read·8 words

Gardena High School's Extraordinary Art Collection

at the Hilbert Museum of California Art

Jun 1·1 min read·13 words

How Saving the Welch House Sparked a Revolution

and OTPA was formed

Jun 1·1 min read·12 words

A Bounty of Home Grown Smiles

Celebrating Ten Years at the Market

May 28·1 min read·12 words

Orange Home Grown

with Travis & Megan Penn

May 28·1 min read·8 words

Tiddlywinks Toys & Games

A Family Holiday unlike any Other

May 27·1 min read·10 words

The White Rabbit

Gearing Up for Spring

May 26·1 min read·7 words

O SEA | seafood for thought

with Mike Flynn

May 26·1 min read·9 words

MAHD Design + Planning

with Ali Haddad

May 24·1 min read·7 words

Brandon Kunkle

Fresh-Picked

May 24·1 min read·3 words

Dr. Janeen Hill

Dean of Schmid College of Science and Technology

May 24·1 min read·11 words

Collette Creppell

Vice President of Campus Planning & Design

May 24·1 min read·9 words

Kiki's Corner

Filled with Adventure

May 19·1 min read·5 words

Carolyn Cavecche

Flowers from the Thicket

May 18·1 min read·6 words

Old Towne Orange Farmers and Artisans Market

Home Grown

May 14·1 min read·9 words

Dr. William Heide

Transcended by Music

May 12·1 min read·6 words

Full Circle Meaningful Marketplace

Filled with Adventure

May 10·1 min read·7 words

Watson's Soda Fountain & Cafe

A Sweet Spot in Old Towne Orange

Mar 30·1 min read·12 words

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

Gearing Up for Spring

Mar 23·1 min read·8 words

The Minimalist Modernist Way

with Wil Dee and Family

Mar 17·1 min read·9 words

Thomas Piechota, PhD

Vice President for Research and Professor in Schmid College of Science and Technology

Mar 15·1 min read·16 words

Cura Studios

Fresh & Exciting

Mar 9·1 min read·5 words

Blue Bowl Superfoods

For Our Best Health & Interests

Mar 3·1 min read·9 words

Assistance League of Orange

Celebrates 80th Anniversary

Feb 25·1 min read·7 words

Syrentis Clinical Research

Dedicated to Finding a Cure

Feb 3·1 min read·8 words

Leason Pomeroy

Prominent Property Owner in Old Town

Jan 30·1 min read·8 words

Butaton Ramen

A Fresh Start

Jan 27·1 min read·5 words

Mia Tavonatti

Uplifting Art Heals People & Communities

Jan 15·1 min read·8 words

Stephen Galloway

Dean of Dodge College of Film & Media Arts

Jan 14·1 min read·11 words

grandPad

A High-Tech Towne

Jan 8·1 min read·4 words

Abbot's Butcher

A Fresh Start

Jan 7·1 min read·5 words

Renowned in Orange

with Jenny McCandless

Dec 1·1 min read·6 words

The Smart Life

with Dale & Rosie Smart

Nov 26·1 min read·8 words

Home Sweet Home

with Sue Jackson

Nov 14·1 min read·6 words

Jaxon's Scratch-Made Chix Tenders

Providing Flavorful Opportunities

Nov 12·1 min read·7 words

Pitch Perfect with Wayne Sakimoto

Creative Evolution

Nov 5·1 min read·7 words

Richard Turner

Advocating an Ancient Contemplative Practice

Nov 4·1 min read·7 words

Old Towne Orange Plaza Review

Our 100th Edition!

Oct 28·1 min read·8 words

Lawrence (LB) Brown, PharmD, PhD

Vice Provost for Academic Administration

Oct 22·1 min read·10 words

The Might that Survives

with the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education

Oct 17·1 min read·11 words

Clyde San Juan

Eye of the 'Tiger'

Oct 14·1 min read·7 words

The Purple House on Palmyra

Avid cycling enthusiasts, Kris Gericke and Mike Wilson relax on the porch of their purple house on Palmyra. One of the first farm houses in Old Towne, their home has undergone an extensive renovation …

Oct 1·1 min read·94 words

Coming Full Circle with OrangeReview.com

OrangeReview.com In the early 1980s just when “MTV” hit the air, Old Towne Orange Plaza Review founder and publisher Mike Escobedo landed a job with Times Mirror Videotex, a precursor to today’s Inter…

Sep 30·1 min read·87 words

Reviewing the Plaza

. . . for 10 Years!

Sep 30·1 min read·9 words

Fusion Biotec

Dream Designers

Sep 28·1 min read·4 words

Bonham Construction

Building Communities

Sep 26·1 min read·4 words

Francoli Gourmet

Growing Up Gourmet

Sep 25·1 min read·5 words

Intelligent Ingredient Choices

with Blaze Pizza

Sep 23·1 min read·6 words

The ANT Group

Dream Designer

Sep 23·1 min read·5 words

Couture Handbags

at Watch & Wares

Sep 23·1 min read·6 words

The People's Court

Chapman's New Lastinger Tennis Center Offers Public Playing Hour

Sep 23·1 min read·12 words

At Home in Orange

with Sandy Quinn

Sep 22·1 min read·7 words

Zito's New York Style Pizza

Celebrates an Anniversary of Note

Sep 21·1 min read·10 words

Springtime in Orange

with Tom & Arlene Avdeff

Sep 21·1 min read·8 words

At Home with the Imbodens

Larger than a bungalow, the design of the Craftsman-style home borrows a number of characteristic elements from such architects as Sylvanis Marston, Charles and Henry Greene and others who worked in P…

Sep 18·1 min read·87 words

Skoal!

with Erik Skovseth

Sep 18·1 min read·4 words

Meaningful Conversations

with Le Van Khoa and John Goosman

Sep 14·1 min read·9 words

Moana Nui School of Polynesian Dance

Making a Positive Impact

Sep 10·1 min read·10 words

Memphis Cafe

with Diego Velasco & Dan Bradley

Sep 9·1 min read·8 words

Norman Rockwell

One of American's Best-Known Artists

Sep 4·1 min read·7 words

Mary Blair

A Genius of Color & Style

Sep 4·1 min read·8 words

Greg LaRock

Capturing California Light & Life

Sep 4·1 min read·7 words

Peter Simi, PhD

Associate Professor, Wilkinson College, Department of Sociology

Aug 26·1 min read·10 words

CU Safely Back

Chapman's Plan for a Healthy Return to Campus Learning

Aug 24·1 min read·12 words

Cambra Speed Shop

. . . is Driven to Orange

Aug 19·1 min read·10 words

Simply Sullivan

with Eric & Michelle Sullivan

Aug 18·1 min read·7 words

Philz Coffee

is Making a Positive Impact

Aug 12·1 min read·7 words

Coming Full Circle

with the Clark family

Aug 5·1 min read·7 words

The Wonderful World of Jenkins

with Andrews and Morgan Jenkins

Aug 5·1 min read·10 words

Circle City Barbers

with Phil Hernandez

Aug 4·1 min read·6 words

Orange Circle Optometry Celebrates 5 Years

with Alex Romero & Ly Nguyen

Jul 13·1 min read·12 words

Keeping it Cooking in Old Towne

with Jalapeños, Rutabegorz & Zito's

Jul 6·1 min read·11 words

Benjie's Delicatessen

with Lloyd Weinstein

Jul 6·1 min read·5 words

Mix Mix

with Ross Pangilinan

Jul 6·1 min read·5 words

Taking a Vacation

with Chris Parker & Harry Kho

Jul 6·1 min read·9 words

Electric City Butcher

with Michael Puglisi

Jul 6·1 min read·6 words

4th Street Market

with Ryan Chase

Jul 6·1 min read·6 words

Adam Guss Agency

State Farm Insurance

Jul 3·1 min read·6 words

Orange International Street Fair

Dancing in the Streets

Jul 1·1 min read·8 words

Orange County Overhead Door

Building Communities

Jun 25·1 min read·6 words

Jennifer Keene

Dean of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Jun 25·1 min read·12 words

The DragonflyShops & Gardens

with Beth Davidson

Jun 25·1 min read·7 words

Mailing Pros

Partners in Print

Jun 24·1 min read·5 words

SCNG Printing

Partners in Print

Jun 24·1 min read·5 words

Harold W. Hewitt, Jr.

Harold W. Hewitt, Jr. For most of his educational career, Harold Hewitt kept an eye on Chapman University. “I met Jim Doti early on during his presidency at the school, and I was impressed with his pl…

Jun 23·1 min read·92 words

Banding Together

with the Wimberley Bluegrass Band

Jun 19·1 min read·7 words

Bryan Leicher

Strolling & Strumming Around Old Towne

Jun 19·1 min read·8 words

J.P. McDermott

Very Cool

Jun 19·1 min read·4 words

Joel Robinson

A Naturalist for You

Jun 17·1 min read·6 words

Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders

with Steve Sims

Jun 11·1 min read·7 words

Cherie Kerr

and the Santa Ana Art's Scene

Jun 10·1 min read·8 words

Randy Au

Artist at Large

Jun 10·1 min read·5 words

Don Cribb

Urban Visionary

Jun 10·1 min read·4 words

Distilling High Quality Spirits

at the Blinking Owl

Jun 10·1 min read·8 words

Coffee Muse

with Proprietor Richardo Matinez

Jun 10·1 min read·6 words

OmG–Omakase

by Gino

Jun 10·1 min read·3 words

1886 Brewing Company

with Proprietor Mike Hernandez

Jun 10·1 min read·7 words

French Inspired

with Paris in a Cup

Jun 4·1 min read·7 words

The Hart Beat Continues

with Communications LAB & Orange County Taxpayers Association

Jun 4·1 min read·12 words

Mike Spurgeon

Political Pioneer

Jun 4·1 min read·4 words

Rick Otto: Orange City Manager

Community Leader

Jun 3·1 min read·7 words

Mark Murphy: Orange City Mayor

Community Leader

Jun 3·1 min read·7 words

Laurenly Clothing Boutique

with Lauren Leigh Miller

May 30·1 min read·7 words

David Wilson's Villa Ford

with General Manager Scott Wade

May 27·1 min read·9 words

Values & Villa Ford

with General Manager Scott Wade

May 27·1 min read·9 words

Celebrating "Stranger Things"

with Ross & Matt Duffer

May 20·1 min read·8 words

Army Navy Store

A Family Commitment with the Alvarez family

May 20·1 min read·10 words

Tracey Curtis

with Orange Plaza Rotary

May 7·1 min read·6 words

Megan Penn

with Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market

May 7·1 min read·10 words

Katie Wagner

with Rambling Rose Estate Jewelry

May 7·1 min read·7 words

Field of Valor

Field of Valor In April 2015, when Gary Remland proposed that the Community Foundation of Orange (CFO) spearhead a Field of Valor in Handy Park on Veterans Day weekend to honor vets and raise funds fo…

Apr 20·1 min read·85 words

Handcrafted in San Antonio

Superior shoes and exemplary customer service keep customers returning to SAS Handcrafted Shoes in Orange. Pictured (from left) are Chuck and Christie Wilson, proprietor Jim Furry, Karen De Soto and K…

Apr 20·1 min read·86 words

Field of Valor II

Field of Valor II When Art Medina walked onto the inaugural Field of Valor in Orange’s Handy Park last year, the U.S. Marine, who served three tours in Iraq, had a transformational experience. “As I e…

Apr 20·1 min read·96 words

Medicare 101

When the time to switch to Medicare Insurance drew near, M. Fenderson experienced a lot of sleepless nights. “The process seemed so overwhelming and scary that I dreaded it and procrastinated on makin…

Apr 20·1 min read·80 words

Gene Kelly: The Legacy

“Gene Kelly: The Legacy” comes to the Musco Center for the Arts at the end of January, marking a homecoming of sorts for Patricia Ward Kelly, whose acclaimed live-performance about her late husband, G…

Apr 20·1 min read·91 words

Orange Public Library Foundation

A Library Legacy

Apr 20·1 min read·7 words

Holocaust Remembrance

As time marches into the 21st Century and we recall the cataclysmic event of the Holocaust, memories and individual stories make this increasingly distant history meaningful and real. This wouldn’t be…

Apr 20·1 min read·76 words

A Taste of Orange

When Kennedy Schaal attended the Taste of Orange for the first time in 2015, the Old Towne resident immediately recognized the uniqueness of the event. Presented by the Orange Blossoms Auxiliary, an A…

Apr 20·1 min read·89 words

Well Run Games

Though Villa Park Elementary parent Sarah Jarrell volunteers in many capacities at her children’s school, coaching at the annual Community Foundation of Orange Foundation Games is by far her favorite …

Apr 20·1 min read·82 words

Discovering Your Cosmic Self

When it comes to the opportunities offered by Chapman University, many of them are of the once-in-a-lifetime variety. Such is the case with the May 13 Q&A and book signing with the authors of the New …

Apr 20·1 min read·86 words

Farmers Market to Table Dinner

at our Farm Table

Apr 16·1 min read·9 words

Learning From History

While many people are aware of the Holocaust and other acts of genocide throughout history, it’s not often that you have the chance to hear from individuals who experienced these events or who have sp…

Apr 16·1 min read·85 words

Chapman University 2018 Economic Forecast

Chapman University 2018 Economic Forecast When Old Towne resident and business owner, Shannon Tucker, left Chapman’s midyear Economic Forecast update this past June, she felt cautiously optimistic. “T…

Apr 16·1 min read·80 words

American Visionary

John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times—at the Bowers Museum Today, the image of John F. Kennedy is so prevalent and familiar that the man himself almost recedes into myth. He stares wisely from coins, comme…

Apr 16·1 min read·83 words

DisAbility Summit

Don Cardinal, Chapman University’s Director of the Thompson Policy Institute on Disability and Autism (TPI), shares state-of-the-art research on educational disabilities at the 2017 annual DisAbility …

Apr 16·1 min read·77 words

Chapman University 2018 Economic Update

Chapman University 2018 Economic Update Orange residents may not be aware that we live just down the street from an economic center that has made history for 40 years. At the A. Gary Anderson Center …

Apr 16·1 min read·84 words

Le Tour De Toddlers

Le Tour De Toddlers When the First United Methodist Church of Orange (FUMCO) decided to reopen its preschool, Pastor Bill Johnson put his whole heart into the idea. His early childhood was marked b…

Apr 16·1 min read·95 words

Orange Senior Center Golf Tournament

Orange Senior Center Golf Tournament Tee time is fast approaching for the Orange Senior Center’s 20th annual Golf Tournament at Alta Vista Country Club in Placentia. Set for July 23, the event pro…

Apr 16·1 min read·84 words

The Jill Foundation Cut-a-Thon

The late Jill Etzold Kester is the inspiration behind the Jill Foundation annual Cut-a-Thon, which raises funds for local hairstylists with breast cancer. Jill is pictured here with her daughters Kyl…

Apr 16·1 min read·85 words

Kiwanis Tour D' Historic Orange Bicycle Event

Kiwanis Tour D' Historic Orange Bicycle Event On the wheels of its success last year, the Kiwanis Club of Orange is hosting its second Tour d’ Orange bicycle event on October 13. Renamed “Tour d’ …

Apr 16·1 min read·89 words

Keck Center for Science and Engineering

Keck Center for Science and Engineering If you didn’t already know that Chapman University has a hugely ambitious plan for growth in the sciences in the near and coming future, you definitely would …

Apr 16·1 min read·87 words

2019 Economic Update

Economic Forecast 2019 Update Attendees of Chapman University’s annual Economic Forecast in December 2018 left with the knowledge that unprecedented history is currently in the making. At the time, t…

Apr 16·1 min read·81 words

Orange Dream

Orange salt and pepper shakers, perfume vials, trade publications and candy packaged in miniature orange crates sit on display as part of the “Orange Dream” exhibition at Chapman University. The exhib…

Apr 16·1 min read·81 words

Class of 1950 Reunion

Old memories were revived and new memories made at the Orange High 68th class reunion held this past September. Class of 1950 attendees were (back row from left) Don Barber (turquoise shirt), Harriet …

Apr 16·1 min read·81 words

Cosi Fan Tutte

Cosi Fan Tutte The many operas written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart during his short life (1756-1791) are still treasured by audiences today. One of the most madcap and melodic is “Cosi fan tutte.” Fi…

Apr 16·1 min read·87 words

Eichler Home Tour

Eichler Home Tour Real estate developer Joseph Eichler had already changed the face of architecture in Northern California when he decided to bring his unique Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired tract homes…

Apr 16·1 min read·84 words

2019 Economic Forecast

Economic Forecast 2019 With an October drop in the stock market and stories about the Orange County housing market cooling off, local business owners, investors, employees and residents may be wonde…

Apr 16·1 min read·78 words

The Potting Shed

Horticulture expert Jack Carlisle (front) and partner Luis Sardinas bring a bounty of offerings to The Potting Shed, which is located in the courtyard of Vintiques Home Décor near Ruby’s Diner. The Po…

Apr 16·1 min read·83 words

Pa-Kua Orange

At his studio at 55 Plaza Square, Master David M. Clawson teaches young and old the ancient practice of Pa-Kua, a Chinese martial arts tradition that promotes health and wellbeing. - - - - Pa-Kua, Ora…

Apr 16·1 min read·84 words

Officer Sandra Ruelas

Officer Sandra Ruelas, who grew up in Orange, got her start with the Police Department when was only 14 years old by volunteering as an Explorer. - - - - Officer Sandra Ruelas Officer Sandra Ruelas,…

Apr 16·1 min read·91 words

Fire Chief Jack Thomas

Fire Chief Jack Thomas also worked as a paramedic for 19 years, when he saved lives by helping thousands of people to the hospital each year. Fire Chief Jack Thomas Fire Chief Jack Thomas has always b…

Apr 16·1 min read·96 words

Police Chief Tom Kisela

Police Chief Tom Kisella celebrates not only his first year as police chief,but his 30th year with the Police Department. Police Chief Tom Kisella Orange Police Chief, Tom Kisela, may be a relatively …

Apr 16·1 min read·89 words

David W. Wilson

Toyota of Orange

Apr 16·1 min read·6 words

Selman Chevrolet

Trey Selman (left) and his sister, Perri Selman Hamilton, in front of their longstanding business in Orange. The dealership was founded by their grandfather, Howard Selman, in 1952. - - - - Selman Che…

Apr 16·1 min read·85 words

Curtis Speed

Renowned wheel maker Mike Curtis shows off some of his newly manufactured wheels while standing in front of the 1929 Model-A Ford Truck he built on the popular TV series, “American Hot Rod.” His four-…

Apr 16·1 min read·93 words

Pet Hospital of Orange

Healthy Pet Hospital in Orange provides a variety of services to help make dogs, cats and other animals happy and healthy. Pictured here are staff members (from left to right) Miguel Aquino, Kaela Man…

Apr 16·1 min read·86 words

The BIRD Clinic

Veterinarian Larry Nemetz is one of the country’s preeminent avian experts. He is pictured here with Bailey, a female lilac-crowned amazon parrot who almost died of a ruptured internal egg. Nemetz sav…

Apr 16·1 min read·86 words

Eric Malolepsy

Eric Malolepsy has taken care of fish aquariums since childhood. He currently services aquariums in homes and businesses throughout Orange County. Aquarium Expert - Eric Malolepsy Talk to Eric Malolep…

Apr 16·1 min read·81 words

Blaze Pizza

Husband-and-wife team, Mahnaz and Reza Medali, have just opened Blaze Pizza on South Glassell, serving fast-fired artisan pizza cooked in a stone-hearth oven. - - - - Blaze Pizza Orange is his hometow…

Apr 15·1 min read·89 words

Bettie Woody

Bettie Woody established Woody’s Antiques on North Glassell in 1989 not long after she retired from Disneyland after three decades in the marketing department. Her son, Woody, helps her with the busin…

Apr 15·1 min read·86 words

Joan Alford

Joan Alford, proprietor of Tea Leaf Cottage, and her good friend and sales associate, Diann Thomas, greet customers at the popular antiques destination brimming with romantic “must-haves.” - - - - Tea…

Apr 15·1 min read·89 words

Bonnie Ackerman

Owner of A&P Collectables, Bonnie Ackerman, works with her daughter, Lisa, at their venerable antiques store on North Glassell, which specializes in elegant glassware and sterling silver flatware. - -…

Apr 14·1 min read·85 words

Friends Church Orange

After raising $1.5 million to remodel the old packing house, Pastor Jay Hewitt led Friends Church in a “Renovate Celebrate” event after the congregation’s move three years ago. - - - - Friends Church …

Apr 14·1 min read·88 words

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Orange

When Pastor Tim Klinkenberg, pictured in the balcony of St. John’s Lutheran Church, isn’t motivating his congregation at services, he enjoys sunrise bike rides at Santiago Oaks Regional Park. - - - - …

Apr 14·1 min read·86 words

St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Catholic Church in Old Towne

Father Neil Edlin stands in the pews at St. Mary Magdalene. Besides volunteering at Mary’s Kitchen and LivingWell Pregnancy Center with his congregation, Father Edlin hosts a weekly Bible study at the…

Apr 14·1 min read·85 words

Martha Turner

Farmers Market Founder

Apr 14·1 min read·5 words

Nedra Kunisch

Farmers Market Founder

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Vicky Kisow

Farmers Market Founder

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Burger Parlor

with Chef Joseph Mahon

Apr 14·1 min read·6 words

Rutabegorz Restaurant

Rutabegorz owner Paul Berkman stands, menu in hand, in front of the Old Towne restaurant he opened in 2001. Fresh vegetables have been the hallmark of meals since he opened his first restaurant in 197…

Apr 14·1 min read·89 words

Orange Dietitian

The Orange Dietitian, Katy Dyer, offers complimentary advice once a month at the Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market. She launched her consulting business in Old Towne at the first of the year…

Apr 14·1 min read·89 words

The Pie Hole

Rick and Madeliene Anaya have become the first franchisees of the family-owned Pie Hole originating in Los Angeles. The Orange location of The Pie Hole occupies the former Old Towne Grinder restaurant…

Apr 14·1 min read·86 words

The Duchess on Cambridge

Proprietor of Duchess On Cambridge, Shelly Kim, has unveiled one of the most elegant home décor shops in all of Orange County. Each room of the historic home features fine furnishings, accessories, de…

Apr 14·1 min read·83 words

Pediatric Smiles of Orange

Dr. Joanne Martinez, DDS specializes in pediatric dentistry at Pediatric Smiles of Orange. In practice in Aliso Viejo since 1999, Dr. Martinez focuses on making a trip to the dentist a fun experience,…

Apr 14·1 min read·84 words

Carefree Home Care

The caring professionals at Carefree Home Care pictured at their new headquarters in Old Towne include (from left): Maureen Tiritilli executive assistant; Jackie Ferrer-Martinez, director of business …

Apr 14·1 min read·82 words

Butterflies & Bourbon

Robin Crump, proprietor of the recently opened Butterflies and Bourbon, fulfilled her longtime dream of running her own space inside her favorite antiques destination – Country Roads Antiques & Garden…

Apr 14·1 min read·83 words

Lollipop Nail Studio

Anjelina Melvin (left) and Jackie Dalton just unveiled Lollipop Nail Studio at 146 South Glassell in Old Towne. This is the second location for he acclaimed salon that offers non-toxic organic product…

Apr 14·1 min read·84 words

1888 Center

The 1888 Center will host a variety of literary and arts-themed events. One of its grand opening events in July, shown here, featured a discussion with Samantha Dunn, the executive director of Coast M…

Apr 14·1 min read·86 words

Skin Care by Christina

Christina Martinez offers a variety of services at her skin-care studio, including clinical treatments, facials, body peels and anti-aging regimens. Her clients praise her expertise and attentive mann…

Apr 14·1 min read·81 words

Woody's Diner

Woody’s Diner serves up classic comfort food, like the dishes displayed here by (from left to right) managers Kate Myers, Stephanie Swain and Adrian Sapiens. - - - - Woody's Diner Among those who ha…

Apr 14·1 min read·91 words

Richard Bausch

Richard Bausch Read Richard Bausch’s work and you almost feel like an eavesdropper. As the characters in his short stories and novels navigate the intensely personal scenarios in which he enmeshes the…

Apr 14·1 min read·88 words

Dr. Giulio Ongaro

Dr. Giulio Ongaro For Giulio Ongaro, his current position as Dean of Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts and the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music essentially brings the musicologist full c…

Apr 14·1 min read·83 words

Jack Raubolt

Jack Raubolt In the 1960s during his high school years, when Jack Raubolt and his friends rode their bikes through what was then the Chapman College campus, he had no idea he’d one day be the Vice Pre…

Apr 14·1 min read·87 words

Randy Burba

Randy Burba When Randy Burba took over as Chief of Public Safety for Chapman University in August 2005, he soon had an eye-opening experience. Coming from the public safety department at USC, he was p…

Apr 14·1 min read·90 words

Richard T. Bryant

Richard T. Bryant If you were to sum up the career of Richard T. Bryant, it would be as a facilitator of the arts. During his illustrious career that spans more than four decades, Chapman University’s…

Apr 14·1 min read·81 words

Lisa Sparks, PhD

Lisa Sparks, PhD Lisa Sparks, PhD Growing up in Woodward, Oklahoma—otherwise known as “Tornado Alley”—Lisa Sparks learned early on the value of effective communication. “With frequent tornadoes, we we…

Apr 14·1 min read·82 words

Gregory A. Daddis, PhD

Gregory A. Daddis, PhD 1989, when Gregory Daddis joined the Army as a lieutenant after graduating from West Point and went through officer training, a centuries old book taught him the integral role h…

Apr 14·1 min read·92 words

Dr. Patrick Fuery

Founding Director of the Center for Creative & Cultural Industries

Apr 9·1 min read·13 words

Dr. Margaret Grogan

Dean of Attallah College of Educational Studies

Apr 9·1 min read·10 words

Jeff Tollaksen, PhD

Director, Institute of Quantum Studies

Apr 9·1 min read·8 words

Dr. Mark Maier

Director, Leadership Studies Program

Apr 9·1 min read·7 words

Dr. Glenn Pfeiffer

Provost

Apr 9·1 min read·4 words

Byblos Café

Running Byblos Café is a family affair for the Mahshi family, who have worked together to serve up authentic Mediterranean cuisine in Old Towne since 1989. From left are Tatiana, Tammy with Jayden, Ad…

Apr 9·1 min read·92 words

Carefree Home Care

Carefree Home Care focuses on providing high-quality home care that gives clients and their loved ones precious peace of mind. The Carefree team (top row left to right) is Stephanie Rodriguez, Client …

Apr 9·1 min read·82 words

Skin Care by Christina

Christina Martinez, owner of Skin Care by Christina, creates a serene, mini-getaway for her clients. She works with her customers to maintain healthy, glowing skin. - - - - Skin Care by Christina Chri…

Apr 9·1 min read·87 words

Irving House

Iran Pulido, New Home Consultant Manager for MBK Homes, stands before one of the 25 single-family detached residences featured in the Irving House new home development. Irving House Irving J. Gill. Wh…

Apr 9·1 min read·83 words

RIGd Supply

Outdoor enthusiasts Luke Wronski, Ryan Richey, Jason Denney and Mark Wronski, from left, recently launched the online marketplace RIGdSupply.com. Mounted on top of a company vehicle is an all-season, …

Apr 9·1 min read·78 words

Glassell Dental

“One of the most rewarding parts of this practice for me has been the patients,” says Dr. Sherry Darabi. “I love that I’m able to establish long-term relationships with them, knowing this is where I w…

Apr 9·1 min read·92 words

La Michoacána Delights

It’s difficult, perhaps even impossible, to say “no” to ice cream or other sweet treats. The recently launched businesses, La Michoacána Delights, are wonderful places to enjoy frosty desserts and oth…

Apr 9·1 min read·84 words

Naranjita Flamenco

Justine Grover (left) has been flamenco dancing since she was in the third grade. Today, her Naranjita Flamenco dance studio has students of all ages including, (from left), Sharon Bonnin, Julianne Ro…

Apr 9·1 min read·81 words

Afters Ice Cream

The enthusiastic employees of Old Towne Orange Afters are ready to help you beat the heat! The company’s very first employees, cofounders David and John Barber, started creating handmade ice cream bac…

Apr 9·1 min read·90 words

The Treasury

Calling all past, present and future artists. Eric and Amy Sargeant welcome all students to The Treasury, a new studio home to workspaces and classes for the Orange community. Students will definitely…

Apr 9·1 min read·85 words

Chunk-N-Chip

with Claudia Gonzalez

Apr 9·1 min read·4 words

Sierra Produce

Informing Our Taste Buds

Apr 9·1 min read·6 words

Todd Spitzer

Todd Spitzer moved from Brea to Orange in the early 1990s to run for an open seat in the state Legislature. “I came to chase a political ambition, but it turned out to be extremely fortuitous, because…

Apr 8·1 min read·89 words

John Moorlach

Between writing and considering bills, preparing for and attending committee hearings and other duties, Sen. John Moorlach says time management is always a challenge when the Legislature is in session…

Apr 8·1 min read·86 words

Gaddi Vasquez

“As I’ve watched Orange evolve, I love that this community has never lost its sense of values—strong community, family, youth activities,” says Gaddi Vasquez, at Chapman University’s George L. Argyros…

Apr 8·1 min read·84 words

Douglas Kent

Foraging Southern California

Apr 8·1 min read·5 words

The Dragonfly Shops & Gardens

Succulent Jewelry

Apr 8·1 min read·7 words

Blas Villalobos, DSW

Director of Veterans Affairs

Apr 8·1 min read·7 words

Benchmark

In the shadows of historic church bells that ring in a nearby tower in the heart of Santa Ana is the new modern eatery known as Benchmark. Since opening its doors this past July, the upscale casual re…

Apr 8·1 min read·81 words

Alta Baja Market & Café

If you want to experience the “new” Santa Ana, Alta Baja Market & Café is the perfect spot to do so. Located at the 4th Street Market, the grocery store/café/ educational space celebrates the foods an…

Apr 8·1 min read·89 words

Helen Norris

Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Apr 8·1 min read·8 words

Matt Parlow

Dean of Fowler School of Law

Apr 8·1 min read·8 words

Carol Jue

Women’s Head Basketball Coach

Apr 8·1 min read·6 words

Assistance League of Orange

Local high school students pursuing a variety of disciplines received scholarships last year from Assistance League of Orange, including (from left) Vincent Bui, Kaitlyn Real, Ryan Raymundo, Abril Naj…

Apr 8·1 min read·85 words

Bird & Barrel

With the rise of the up-and-coming culinary corridor on 4th Street in Downtown Santa Ana, the new Bird & Barrel restaurant is more proof of the area’s uptrend. This latest culinary addition to Santa A…

Apr 8·1 min read·85 words

Walt Disney Archives at Bowers Museum

High above the brick-lined streets, trolleys and through the echoing caverns of the Matterhorn, Nicholasa Nevarez found his passion for all things Disney as a child. The days of the Skyway ride at Dis…

Apr 8·1 min read·92 words

Amir Raz, PhD

Director, Institute for Interdisiplinary Brain & Behavioral Sciences

Apr 7·1 min read·11 words

Daniele Struppa

Chapman University's 13th President

Apr 3·1 min read·6 words

Nancy Brink, M.Div.

Director of Church Relations

Apr 3·1 min read·7 words

Lee Rocker

Stray Cats’ Lee Rocker rolls out solo and reunion shows in SoCal Lee Rocker has rocked a lot of towns in his day. The double bass player for the Stray Cats–the rockabilly band he formed in the late 19…

Apr 3·1 min read·89 words

Chris Higgins

When Chris Higgins was a student at Orange High School, some guys asked him to be in their rock band. He told them he didn’t play any instruments. “They said, ‘That’s OK, we don’t really know how to p…

Apr 3·1 min read·93 words

Kim Le

“I worked here for 15 years before taking over the conservatory,” says Kim Le. “As office manager, I learned the back end, and as a teacher, I learned the front end. But it’s completely different bein…

Apr 3·1 min read·90 words

Orange Realty

Broker Dan Slater enjoys all that his Old Towne home has to offer, including taking advantage of his backyard garden. When he’s not traveling or helping clients, he enjoys working on his vegetable and…

Apr 3·1 min read·90 words

Garcia-Kincaid Family Team

Family is the true foundation for the Garcia-Kincaid Team; Rafael Garcia (left), Heather Garcia, and her brother Taylor Kincaid, serve Orange residents with their housing needs, and Garcia’s sons (Luc…

Apr 3·1 min read·81 words

Caliber Real Estate Group

When they’re not in the office or out in the field helping clients, Carrie Hale (left) and Charisse Okamoto (right) love spending time outdoors and exploring the area. Hale takes time to be outside wi…

Apr 3·1 min read·88 words

Orange May Parade

Orange pride will be on full display during the Orange May Parade. Among last year’s entries was the Orange High School Cheer Squad. “The parade covers the whole spectrum of the community,” says Eliza…

Apr 3·1 min read·86 words

Greater Orange Community Arts Theater Annual Gala

A variety of music ensembles and other groups will be providing entertainment for the April 16 fundraising gala for the Greater Orange Community Arts Theater. “We want to have a place where our kids c…

Apr 3·1 min read·89 words

CHOC Follies

Guests never know what to expect during the CHOC Follies — but they’re always sure to be entertained, as they were during a past performance with a Lady Gaga-inspired dancer. This year’s show has a “G…

Apr 3·1 min read·85 words

Donnie DeWees

Not everyone can say they’ve gone from building sandcastles to designing more than two dozen projects for Disney theme parks in Anaheim and Shanghai. But Donnie DeWees sure can. The owner of an archit…

Apr 3·1 min read·84 words

Shannon Family Mortuary

with Julie & Charles Link

Apr 3·1 min read·8 words

Marywood Hills

with Farrah Larson

Apr 3·1 min read·5 words

Our Friend Phil Brigandi

Passed away on December 12, 2019

Apr 1·1 min read·10 words

Farm to Table Happiness: Terrace Hill Olive Oils

If you want ultra-fresh olive oil, bypass the grocery shelves. Instead, visit the Orange Home Grown Farmers and Artisans Market. Every other Saturday, Old Towne residents and olive growers Frank and …

Mar 25·1 min read·82 words

Gunwhale Ales

with Justin Miller & JT Wallace

Mar 10·1 min read·8 words

Orange Senior Center

The team at Orange Senior Center includes Case Manager Tarah Rzeznik, Executive Director Katherine Connaghan, Director of Operations Gretchen Snyder, and Transportation Coordinator Susan Jeffrey. The …

Feb 20·1 min read·78 words

Goodwill of Orange County

Through her role at Goodwill of Orange County, Lynette Page says she enjoys meeting business owners and decision makers “who have a heart for giving somebody with a disability an opportunity. We want …

Feb 20·1 min read·89 words

Carter-Drenner-KALMS Foundation

Sara Drenner and the Carter-Drenner-KALMS Foundation Golf really isn’t Sara Drenner’s game. But helping kids is, which is why she signed up as the Director of Fundraising for the Carter-Drenner-KALMS …

Feb 20·1 min read·84 words

Early OC Punk Scene: “Kids of the Black Hole”

When the weekends rolled around, Jay Bauman put on his Chuck Taylor shoes, a cut-up band T-shirt and headed to the Cuckoo’s Nest in Costa Mesa. It was 1980, a time when disco still dominated the world…

Feb 18·1 min read·95 words

Holocaust Events Focus on Terror, Meaning & Memory

The Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education at Chapman University will present two very different public events this November, each focusing on the experience of terror and violence, but also the meani…

Feb 18·1 min read·84 words

2020 Economic Forecast

Every summer, Chapman University’s A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research releases its midyear forecast update. The event, presented by the University’s President Emeritus, Jim Doti, offers a c…

Feb 18·1 min read·77 words

Bella Donna's Sweets

Visit Donna and Dave Mastren at their Fullerton home, and it’s probably best to check your diet at the front door. From there, it’s easy to catch the smell of fresh-baked pies or cookies coming from t…

Feb 18·1 min read·87 words

New Internship Program to Benefit Old Towne Preservation

College students interested in history, writing, research and more will soon have an opportunity to apply their skills to paid internships through a new partnership between the City of Orange and the …

Feb 18·1 min read·82 words

Golden Bear Antiques

with Cynthia & Rohn Lindberg

Feb 18·1 min read·8 words

Anchored Performance

with Jenna Tidball

Feb 18·1 min read·5 words

Huskins Coffee Company

In the continuing revitalization efforts of the City of Santa Ana, the East First St. area is a location to keep an eye on. With new residential and business development in this corridor, a number of …

Feb 18·1 min read·88 words

Illusion Week Focuses on "The Magic of Healing"

All magicians know that without an audience that actually wishes to be mystified and entranced, a magic trick will fall flat. In the art of illusion—as well as in the art of any stagecraft—it’s called…

Jan 31·1 min read·91 words

Keeping it Green

with The GREENway Cleaners

Jan 31·1 min read·7 words

Orange Home Grown

Vincent Bui, Sophia Barr and William Perez (holding certificates) are pictured here with Orange Home Grown board members. They are among the 20 students who have been awarded scholarships by the organ…

Jan 31·1 min read·85 words

Kiwanis Club of Orange

A donation by Kiwanis Club of Orange was instrumental in launching the “Read Like a Detective” initiative at Handy Elementary School. Reading Resource Teacher Tracy McMillen says most of the students …

Jan 31·1 min read·85 words

Gary Turner

Gary Turner may not have a household name, but if you grew up in the mid-1970s or later and were a bicycle motocross enthusiast, his work was legendary. That’s because he developed and built a lighter…

Jan 21·1 min read·89 words

Smootheory

with Andre Dziurman

Jan 21·1 min read·4 words

Smiles of Orange

with Dr. Maryam Jackson

Jan 21·1 min read·7 words

Heemo Sushi

with Head Chef Jeong Pil Son and Manager Brian Yoon

Jan 21·1 min read·12 words

Thomas Turk, PhD

Dean of Argyros School of Business & Economics

Dec 17·1 min read·11 words

Naveen Jonathan, PhD

Chair, Department of Marriage & Family Therapy

Dec 17·1 min read·10 words

John Benitz

Chair, Department of Theatre

Dec 17·1 min read·6 words

Mary Platt

Director of the Hilbert Museum of California Art

Dec 17·1 min read·10 words

Ruebén Martinez

Presidential Fellow

Dec 17·1 min read·4 words

Dr. L. Andrew Lyon

Dean of Fowler School of Engineering

Dec 17·1 min read·10 words

John Fowles Center for Creative Writing

In the novel, The French Lieutenant’s Woman, which inspired the movie with the same name, British author John Fowles writes, “We all write poems; it is simply that poets are the ones who write in word…

Aug 14·1 min read·93 words

Jim Blaylock

Professor, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Jan 18·1 min read·11 words

Jayne Reich

View the work of artist/sculptor Jayne Reich, and while you’ll enjoy the form and figure of each piece, it’s the understanding on a soul level forged between the artist and her model that holds the me…

Jan 18·1 min read·83 words

Art Innovators

Marisa (left) and Sabina (right) with Tiddlywinks Toys & Games proprietor, Jeanie Viveros. Art Innovators provides classes at Tiddlywinks in Old Towne every second Saturday of the month. - - - - Despi…

Jan 18·1 min read·84 words

ALO Boutique Noel

With fall on the horizon, no doubt you’ve at least thought about the end of the year and the holidays. The folks at the Assistance League® of Orange (ALO) are dedicated to helping you complete your s…

Jan 18·1 min read·91 words

Mike Pelly

Mike Pelly When Mike Pelly took his first job out of college at Chapman University as an admissions counselor in 1986, he never intended staying long. “I’d planned on staying for a couple of years, an…

Sep 14·1 min read·91 words

Hilbert Museum of California Art

See You at the Hilbert

Jun 8·1 min read·10 words

Tasos Project for Kids

There’s no question that cancer wreaks havoc for those stricken with the disease, but one aspect often overlooked is how it turns kids’ lives upside down. When their son succumbed to leukemia and pass…

Jun 1·1 min read·90 words

Sheila Walstead

In addition to weekly Polynesian dance classes at her studio, Sheila Walstead likes to bring her Keiki students (young children) to perform at charitable events around Orange County. Sheila Walstead k…

May 25·1 min read·86 words

Summer Writing Project

For the third summer in a row, 1888 and JukePop are teaming up to look for America’s next great author. The Summer Writing Project provides aspiring authors with an opportunity to write novellas (a d…

May 18·1 min read·88 words

5 Years at the Market

Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market When Megan Penn and other Orange residents gathered in May 2009 and hatched a plan to offer the community access to fresh food, this resulted in the Orange …

May 11·1 min read·88 words

2012

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May 11·1 min read·8 words

2011

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2010

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2007

Select to read about artist Kirk Sivertsen.

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2001

Select to read about artist Kirk Sivertsen.

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Harveys Seatbelt Bags

When it comes to handbags, women speak of Harveys SeatbeltBags like some men discuss their favorite cars, which isn’t surprising considering the product’s origins. In 1997, while installing seat belts…

May 11·1 min read·87 words

The Playground

Showcasing the finest and freshest ingredients, every meal at The Playground is a new and different experience. Created by Chef Jason Quinn, one of the founders of the Lime Truck traveling eateries, T…

May 11·1 min read·78 words

Café Chiarini

The name “Chiarini” was associated with high–quality workmanship long before George Sr. and his sons George and Richard decided to move their operations from Brooklyn, New York to Santa Ana in 1978. R…

May 11·1 min read·82 words

Santa Ana Zoo

If you haven’t been to the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park in a while, you might not recognize the new and improved version. With a redirected focus on the South American Continent, including the pampa…

May 11·1 min read·83 words

Packards International

Known as the American Rolls–Royce, Packard rings a silver bell in the minds of automobile collectors everywhere. One of the most highly–respected cars ever produced, the Packard reigned among automobi…

May 11·1 min read·82 words

Chele Eades

co-creator of Wildly Fermented

May 11·1 min read·6 words

M&M Nursery

Fairy Gardens

May 11·1 min read·4 words

Leadership Orange

Container Gardens

May 11·1 min read·4 words

Erin Sladek

Heirloom Tomatoes

May 11·1 min read·4 words

The Hilbert Collection

Hilbert Museum of California Art When Mark and Janet Hilbert bought their first home in 1993, the couple’s tight decorating budget prompted them to scour garage sales and consignment shops for reasona…

May 11·1 min read·84 words

Moira Hahn

On a brisk fall day in the early 1960s, Moira Hahn’s mother sent her out into their suburban Maryland yard to clear leaves from a patio. Rather than gather the scattered vegetation for disposal, the 7…

May 11·1 min read·85 words

Jon Haverstick

View the photographic work of Jon C. Haverstick and one prevailing theme overrides—humanity. With his camera, Haverstick strives to communicate as much as possible about his photo subjects. “The hu…

May 11·1 min read·76 words

Jim Draughon

During a 20-year period when Jim Draughon collected numerous pieces of art for his extensive art collection, a question loomed at the back of his mind. “Every time I bought an artist’s work, I thought…

May 11·1 min read·89 words

Leighton Hubbel

Leighton Hubbel In 2001 in the wake of the dotcom bust, Leighton Hubbell had the good fortune to be laid off from his job at a large branding agency. Within a short time, the award winning illustrat…

May 11·1 min read·86 words

Marinus Welman

Marinus Welman View the artwork of renowned painter Marinus Welman, and it quickly becomes apparent that he and his work can’t be categorized. Like his paintings, which depict a wide variety of subjec…

May 11·1 min read·89 words

Judy Schroeder

Judy Schroeder Growing up in Escondido’s countryside during the 1940s and 1950s on an avocado and orange grove, Judy Schroeder kept herself busy with art. She drew clothing for her paper dolls, create…

May 11·1 min read·79 words

Lisa Mertins

At first glance, art seems solely visual, but accomplished artists like Lisa Mertins know intrinsically that art goes much deeper than what you actually see. While effective art attracts the eyes, it …

May 11·1 min read·85 words

Ian Falconer

Noted New Yorker magazine cover illustrator Ian Falconer didn’t begin his career wanting to write children’s books. An impromptu gift for his young niece became the successful and critically acclaimed…

May 11·1 min read·77 words

Jeanine Hill

Though photographer Jeanine Hill is skeptical about tarot card reading, she thanks the ancient practice for her art. In 2009, while enduring a period of deep depression, Hill stumbled upon a tarot car…

May 11·1 min read·95 words

Kim VanDerHoek

When Kim VanDerHoek won a poster contest in kindergarten and received art supplies as her reward, she stifled disappointment over not getting a trophy like the second place winner. In retrospect, she …

May 11·1 min read·87 words

Escalette Collection

To view a major collection of art you usually have to buy admission to a museum, but Old Towne residents need only visit Chapman University. There on campus is the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent…

May 11·1 min read·84 words

SHAG

SHAG When you think of acclaimed American artists, you might picture them creating in major metropolitan areas like New York and Los Angeles. It’s exciting to note that some well-known creators enjoy …

May 11·1 min read·86 words

David Hockney

On Fire Island in 1976, David Hockney (left) pictured with Joe MacDonald, a well–known model who posed for Hockney and Andy Warhol. - - - - David Hockney Recognized for his vibrant paintings of Southe…

May 11·1 min read·90 words

Andrew Carroll

Andrew Carroll When Andrew Carroll’s family home burned down a few days before Christmas in 1989, the loss of irreplaceable keepsakes resulted in a cousin, who heard about the fire, sending Carroll a …

May 11·1 min read·86 words

Dr. Heshman El-Askary

Associate Professor of Remote Sensing & Earth Systems Sciences

May 11·1 min read·12 words

Dr. Jerry Price

Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students

May 11·1 min read·9 words

Laura Glynn, PhD

Professor, Associate Dean for Research

May 11·1 min read·8 words

David B. Moore

Director of Planned Giving

May 11·1 min read·7 words

Dr. Michael Fahy

Associate Dean of the School of Computational Sciences

May 11·1 min read·11 words

Guy Hinrichs

Director of Special Events

May 11·1 min read·6 words

Doy Henley

Doy Henley Ask Doy Henley who influenced his success, and while the entrepreneur has a long list of people to thank, his first thoughts turn to his mother and how she taught him to read. Perched on …

May 11·1 min read·91 words

Sheryl Bourgeois

Vice President of Advancement

May 11·1 min read·6 words

Dr. Tom Campbell

Dr. Tom Campbell Growing up in Chicago in the 1950s under the watchful eye of seven older siblings, parents and a grandmother, Chapman’s Dean of the Law School, Tom Campbell, counts himself blessed ma…

May 11·1 min read·84 words

Dr. Daniele Struppa

Chief Academic Officer

May 11·1 min read·6 words

Susan Jester, LMFT

Susan Jester, LMFT When it comes to career choice, it’s not often that an unremarkable childhood can be considered a benefit, but for Susan Jester, it is. Chapman University’s Associate Director of …

May 11·1 min read·86 words

Kris Eric Olsen

Kris Eric Olsen When Kris Olsen traveled to Norway in 2006 to trace his roots, Chapman University’s Vice President of Campus Planning & Operations discovered a surprising parallel. As he walked the …

May 11·1 min read·77 words

Dr. Gail Stearns

Dr. Gail Stearns When Gail Stearns recalls a visit her mother made to her kindergarten classroom, Chapman University’s Dean of the Wallace All Faiths Chapel and Associate Professor of Religious Stud…

May 11·1 min read·83 words

David Currey

David Currey When David Currey joined Chapman University as the school’s Director of Athletics in 1990, the former football coach had officially retired from coaching. After 20 satisfying years coac…

May 11·1 min read·78 words

Dr. Marilyn Harran

Director, Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education

May 11·1 min read·9 words

Dr. Paul Apodaca

Dr. Paul Apodaca In the mid–1950s, when Paul Apodaca opened up his history book at Tustin Elementary school and read that California Indians were extinct, the Native American Indian felt understanda…

May 11·1 min read·82 words

Chef Jim Douglas

Chef Jim Douglas In the mid–1960s when Jim Douglas stood on tiptoe at the kitchen counter and pinched perogies for his Grandma Helen, she thought she was simply keeping the five–year–old busy making…

May 11·1 min read·84 words

Dr. William Hall

Dr. William Hall At the age of 3, Dr. William Hall, Dean of Chapman University's College of Performing Arts, decided that he wanted to be a concert pianist. With that goal in mind, he practiced for …

May 11·1 min read·94 words

Nina Greville

With a host of celebrity clients and career accomplishments, makeup artist Nina Greville has excelled in her field for more than 20 years. But it wasn’t until she became a mom that the world of face p…

May 4·1 min read·89 words

Brian Lambros

Serving in the Army for a combined 14 years, Brian Lambros never imagined he’d go from riding in a convoy in Iraq to brewing craft beer in his hometown of Orange. But that’s exactly what’s transpired …

May 4·1 min read·91 words

Steve Johnson

When professional tennis player Steve Johnson made it to the third round of this year’s U.S. Open, it marked a milestone for the Orange native who not long ago played varsity tennis at Orange High Sch…

May 4·1 min read·93 words

Steve Soest

An expert in vintage guitars and guitar repair, Old Towne Orange resident Steve Soest plays a Danelectro bass in his backyard in front of a 100-year-old barn. Steve’s star-studded client list has incl…

May 4·1 min read·90 words

PM Romero

Band members Ishmael Herring (left) and PM Romero (right) have been busy recording their debut release, The Great Recession, at PM’s studio in Old Towne. Their band, known as William Pilgrim and the A…

May 4·1 min read·94 words

Katie Wayland

Hometown girl Katie Wayland will compete for the Miss California title. As reigning Miss Orange County, Katie is active in charitable work and is also an accomplished rock vocalist. This year’s reigni…

May 4·1 min read·82 words

Patrick G. Smith

A business without a sign is a sign of no business, says veteran sign painter Patrick G. Smith, whose work can be seen throughout Southern California, including Disneyland. - - - - In the 40 years tha…

May 4·1 min read·92 words

eXene

Punk legend, X frontwoman and Old Towne resident Exene Cervenka performs acoustic and spoken word shows once a month at Moonlight Graham in Old Towne. Old Towne Orange might seem worlds away from the …

May 4·1 min read·88 words

Michael Short

Pictured above at First United Methodist Church in Orange, Michael Short is the longtime director of choral activities at Orange High School. His concert, choir and chamber singers have been invited t…

May 4·1 min read·83 words

Barbi Galinda

Entrepreneur Barbi Galindo takes a break at the Orange Train Depot, where she will be hosting a spring fashion show next year featuring her vintage–inspired line of Luv2Lounge Apparel. Barbi Galindo a…

May 4·1 min read·90 words

Jack Selman

A Homegrown Architect

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Larissa Morais

With her studio located just around the corner from her husband’s restaurant in Old Towne, Larissa Morais creates dramatic oil paintings sought by collectors around the world. Some of her work is feat…

May 4·1 min read·85 words

Lindsey Saletta

A fashionista with a good sense for business, Chapman grad Lindsey Saletta designs and sews her own line of sophisticated and sassy attire. Currently commuting to LA to work for a fashion PR firm, Lin…

May 4·1 min read·87 words

Cristana Rocamora-Suder

Interior designer Cristana Rocamora-Suder, ASID, (left), with associates Jen Lozano and Jean McGrath. Specializing in product design and concept work, the firm addresses the design needs of both resid…

May 4·1 min read·75 words

Kirk Sivertsen

Cartoonist Kirk Sivertsen shares an Old Towne park bench with a few of his friends, many of whom make frequent appearances in his comic strip, “Circle in the Square” featured in every issue of the Pla…

May 4·1 min read·83 words

Tom Richard

Tom Richard (right) and his son Craig relax in their Old California Lantern Company showroom, which features beautiful examples of the family’s handcrafted, solid-brass lighting fixtures, lamps and la…

May 4·1 min read·81 words

Meet Dale & Gayle

The front porch of the Ray’s old bungalow turned out to be the most beloved and surprising treasures of their recently purchased home, says Gayle Ray, homeowner. Gayle and Dale Ray never anticipated l…

May 4·1 min read·87 words

Artists in Orange

A stop on this year’s Old Towne Orange home tour, the historic bungalow on South Grand features a multi-gable roof and wide lap siding. When Dave and Lora Royster welcomed more than 1,300 people to th…

May 4·1 min read·92 words

A Colorful Couple

Painter Michael Jewell took a month to complete the jewel–toned exterior. Every inch was sanded and hand–painted, not sprayed, just as it would have been done in 1900. “People think it’s purple, but i…

May 4·1 min read·86 words

Well Rounded in Old Towne

Originally built for the Lee family in 1907, the Bennett’s Victorian hip–roof cottage features a circular wraparound porch and distinctive Corinthian columns. In business for 43 years, the Lee’s groce…

May 4·1 min read·89 words

An Eichler in Orange

The Webbs added onto their bedroom several years ago, procuring the services of local architect Susan Secoy Jensen, AIA. The addition blends seamlessly with the home’s original design, featuring a dis…

May 4·1 min read·83 words

Living with the Langstons

The stately home on North Shaffer has evolved over the years after a series of different homeowners made their own unique additions to the house. Current owners Jim and Leila Langston have added the f…

May 4·1 min read·87 words

Calling on the Califfs

The Califf’s two–story, Craftsman–style home was designed after Teri Califf’s great–grandparent’s home in Los Angeles. A renowned architect in Old Towne, Jon Califf has succeeded in creating a new res…

May 4·1 min read·84 words

Home for the Holidays

Built in 1938, the distinctive home on South Batavia is defined by a bay window that features 36 panes in the main window alone. Homeowner Dave Barrett believes the house was built by Roy Roscoe Russe…

May 4·1 min read·93 words

Rock'n with Win'E

The 1910 craftsman home showcases original architectural elements including pillars made from river rock that came from nearby Santiago Creek, which runs through Orange. The home’s new owners, Rick an…

May 4·1 min read·81 words

Back with the Buckleys

If ever there were a home that perfectly reflects the personalities of its owners, then the artful home of Chip and Leslie Buckley would certainly fit the bill. Located at 910 East Maple Avenue, the B…

May 4·1 min read·79 words

At Home with Dan Slater

Dan Slater’s historic 1923 bungalow on Pine Street previously belonged to Dan’s teacher from Immanuel Lutheran School. When Dan purchased it in 1989, the home still retained most all of its original e…

May 4·1 min read·88 words

American Glory

Glory moved from Laguna Beach to Old Towne to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren, who live in the same neighborhood. Pictured above, Glory in front of her house with her grandchildren, from …

May 4·1 min read·90 words

Paul Clark

Write Now!

May 4·1 min read·4 words

Kergan Edwards-Stout

Acclaimed LGBT author Kergan Edwards-Stout has just completed a collection of short stories for the holidays. His new book, Gifts Not Yet Given, is available at Eikon Gift & Home on South Glassell in …

May 4·1 min read·82 words

Joe Moreland

In his self-published memoir, Old Towne resident Joe Moreland chronicles his unorthodox childhood growing up in a vagabond family that lived on the outskirts of society. For author Joe Moreland, life …

May 4·1 min read·89 words

Hank Mascolo

The "Mayor" of the Plaza

May 4·1 min read·7 words

Antique Depot

Antiques in Old Towne

May 4·1 min read·6 words

Country Roads Antiques & Gardens

Country Roads owner Sue Jackson shows off a collection of random numbers and letters on display in her landmark antique mall in Old Towne. All three of Sue’s grown children work with her at the Chapma…

May 4·1 min read·91 words

Summerhill, Ltd.

For more than 20 years, Denise Jochec has graced Old Towne Orange with her welcoming personality at Summerhill Ltd. Located on South Glassell, the store attracts a loyal following thanks to its superb…

Apr 27·1 min read·84 words

LifeHouse Ministry of OC

Julie and Noel Cruz (top right) are doing their part to help the homeless in the Orange community, providing hot meals, supplies, clothing, moral support and more. Their non-profit volunteer organizat…

Apr 27·1 min read·84 words

Pepper Project

Through their travels to Southeast Asia, Cris Peterson and Tom Gordon launched The Pepper Project to help stop human trafficking in Cambodia. The project imports rare, gourmet Kampot pepper from Cambo…

Apr 27·1 min read·83 words

Vietnam Veterans of America

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1024 has relocated its monthly meetings to the American Legion Hall in Old Towne. From left, David Tilson, board secretary; Greg Gillaspy, chapter president; Ro…

Apr 27·1 min read·81 words

Deborah DeMarco Skin Care

Skin care specialist Deborah DeMarco provides an array of customized services at her new office located in a historic, Spanish-style home on East Chapman. Skin care therapist Deborah DeMarco loves her…

Apr 27·1 min read·85 words

Kristen Gaborno, MA, MFT

Kristen Gaborno, a licensed marriage and family therapist, assists clients in her Old Towne office located above the Blue Frog Bakery (recently moved to Old Town Tustin). “Therapy can seem like a daun…

Apr 27·1 min read·88 words

Integrative Medical Institute

The Integrative Medical Institute has just relocated its Orange offices to a historic building on East Chapman. Back row (from left) Medical Director Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D.; Vanessa Hernandez, MFT i…

Apr 27·1 min read·80 words

Bright Electric

Owner of Bright Electric, Mark Bright (center) specializes in electrical projects for historic home renovations. He is pictured here with two of his electricians, Raul (left) and Anthony (right). With…

Apr 27·1 min read·75 words

Cross Design & Construction

General contractor Mike Williams recently completed a historic home renovation on North Grand. His company, Cross Design & Construction, also handles additions and new-home builds. Growing up in Orang…

Apr 27·1 min read·82 words

Jadtec Security

Based in Orange, Jadtec Security Services provides monitoring services for residential and commercial clients. Pictured above are (from right) Jadtec Vice President, Kelly Webber, Account Executive, C…

Apr 27·1 min read·76 words

Gabriel York

Gabriel York helped lead the Orange Lutheran varsity basketball team to a divisional championship this season. Awarded a full-ride scholarship to the University of Arizona, he hopes to one day be recr…

Apr 27·1 min read·85 words

Nikki Vega

El Modena senior Nikki Vega will attend the prestigious school of acting at NYU this fall. She is pictured here with her grandmother Marilyn Rohm (left), mother Jennifer Vega (right) and younger siste…

Apr 27·1 min read·89 words

William Deaton

A black belt in Kung Fu, William Deaton achieved academic success at Orange High School, earning a 4.65 grade point average and taking all AP classes. At college, he plans to study business so that he…

Apr 27·1 min read·91 words

Dragonfly Shops & Gardens

Beth Davidson (front) has created an enthusiastic community of artists and patrons at the Dragonfly Shops & Gardens in Old Towne. From left: Libby, Anne, Dani, Lisa and Linda. When Beth Davidson first…

Apr 27·1 min read·79 words

The Pizza Press

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Great pizzas are hot off the press at The Pizza Press, the highly anticipated new restaurant in Old Towne themed after nostalgic newspapers of yesteryear. Pictured is …

Apr 27·1 min read·84 words

Colleary's Bistro & Bakery

Local baker and restaurateur Marty Colleary has just opened a new restaurant, Colleary’s Bistro & Bakery, on North Tustin. He is pictured with server Julie Pettis, who worked with Marty for many years…

Apr 27·1 min read·90 words

Green Jade Acupuncture

Acupuncturist Chris Bruckner specializes in pain relief at his newly opened Green Jade Acupuncture. Located on East Chapman within walking distance to the Plaza, the office includes four treatment roo…

Apr 27·1 min read·75 words

Nectar Clothing

Tricia Kelly and her husband, David, have opened a third location for their Redlands-based Nectar Clothing, a successful line of Made-in-the-U.S.A. apparel for college-aged girls. Nectar Clothing It t…

Apr 27·1 min read·81 words

Watch & Wares Estate Jewelry

A longtime retailer in Old Towne, William Houchin (center) has added a second location to complement his venerable Watch & Wares Estate Jewelry shop on South Glassell in Old Towne. Opening this Novemb…

Apr 27·1 min read·88 words

The Dragonfly Studios

Dragonfly proprietor Beth Davidson (right) extended her classes at The Dragonfly Shops & Gardens on North Glassell. Occupying a vintage home, The Dragonfly Studio provides space for classes in cheese …

Apr 27·1 min read·75 words

Etiquette for the Business of Life

Candace Smith shares the fine art of etiquette with clients of all ages. Identifying with the struggles of learners everywhere, Candace teaches others how to easily navigate through a multi-course din…

Apr 27·1 min read·80 words

Growl Juice Pub

Taking his cue from the craft beer concept, Orange native Josh Nichols serves up 100-percent organic, cold-pressed vegetable-and-fruit juice in six packs, growlers, flights and shots. His newly opened…

Apr 27·1 min read·80 words

Seven Gables Real Estate

Headquarted in Tustin since the late 1970's, Seven Gables Real Estate has recently added an office in Old Towne that occupies an historic craftsman bungalow on South Glassell. President Mike Hickman (…

Apr 27·1 min read·85 words

Orange Circle Optometry

Dr. Ly Nguyen and Dr. Alex Romero recently acquired Orange Circle Optometry on East Chapman. The husband-and-wife team met in Florida at optometry school, but previously lived just 15 minutes apart fr…

Apr 27·1 min read·87 words

Smoqued California Barbeque

Co-owners Mike Hernandez (left) and Drew Ciora have unveiled the all-new Smoqued California Barbecue on North Glassell in Old Towne. The hip, casual restaurant features an authentic wood-fired pit th…

Apr 27·1 min read·82 words

Tiddlywinks Toys & Games

Mom and entrepreneur Jeanie Viveros, along with her husband, Gil, show their playful side at the opening of Tiddlywinks Toys & Games in Old Towne. Kids are welcome to explore the many offerings while …

Apr 27·1 min read·90 words

Old Towne Havana

Old Towne Havana owner Budz Bedwan will soon be unveiling his newly expanded cigar shop on the Plaza, where premium hand-rolled cigars from around the world take center stage. A gathering spot for cig…

Apr 27·1 min read·87 words

SunSpark Yoga

SunSpark Yoga in Old Towne occupies a historic building in Old Towne, where owners Ernie and Stacey Schuerman (pictured above) have transformed the space into a dedicated yoga studio featuring earth-f…

Apr 27·1 min read·81 words

OTPA Preservation Awards

For many Old Towne residents, restoring and renovating historic property in this one-of-a-kind community is a labor of love. Though those who bring historic buildings back to their former glory do so…

Apr 20·1 min read·85 words

Matoska Trading Company

Owner Brent Schellhase (left) pictured here with daughter Megan and long time friend and business associate Randy Barnes has specialized in Native American wares for more than two decades. - - - - Mat…

Apr 20·1 min read·80 words

Wahoo's Fish Taco

The Wahoo’s brothers (from left: Wing, Mingo and Ed) have established one of the most successful food chains in Southern California and beyond. They are pictured here at the VIP preview party of the n…

Apr 20·1 min read·94 words

Drs. Smith & Rassenti

Dr. Vernon Smith & Dr. Stephen Rassenti One of Vernon Smith’s earliest memories involves fixing a broken clock. “I was under the age of six at the time, and I vividly remember the thrill of taking a…

Apr 14·1 min read·91 words

Dr. Esmael Adibi

Dr. Esmael Adibi In the early 1970s, when Esmael Adibi took a college entrance exam in his native Iran and the results determined he would major in economics, Chapman’s Director of the A. Gary Ander…

Apr 14·1 min read·90 words

Dean Bob Bassett

Dean Bob Bassett Today if Bob Bassett were to grade the first film he created, the professor and dean of Chapman University’s renowned Dodge College of Film and Media Arts would have probably given …

Apr 14·1 min read·90 words

Dr. James Doti

Dr. James Doti Listen to James Doti speak and you’ll be surprised to find that he once struggled with a serious speech impediment. “It wasn’t until I was 7 or 8 years old that I began communicating cl…

Apr 13·1 min read·88 words

Trading Post 1908

When faced with a cancer diagnosis on her 29th birthday in February 2014, Kelly Rogers found herself analyzing her life and how she spent her time. Up until that defining moment, Rogers, who has a Ph.…

Apr 6·1 min read·89 words

The Musco Center for the Arts

On March 19th, Old Towne will land on the performing arts map when Chapman University’s Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center for the Arts officially opens. The auspicious occasion—marked by an ope…

Apr 6·1 min read·84 words

Hilbert Museum of California Art

Hilbert Museum of Califonia Art With its unique combination of manmade and natural—from the mountains and ocean to Hollywood—California is truly like no other state. It is the Golden State’s majesty a…

Mar 16·1 min read·86 words

Cholame Vineyard

When Orange Park Acres landscape professional David DuBois and his wife decided to buy property in 2005 in San Miguel, he found the land well suited to growing wine grapes, so he prepared 10 acres and…

Mar 16·1 min read·90 words

Culinary Enthusiast

Living a lifelong dream, Lisa Gilmore shares her love of cooking fresh foods with Orange Home Grown Farmers and Artisan Market attendees. - - - - Visitors to the Orange Homegrown Farmers and Artisan M…

Mar 16·1 min read·84 words

Hosting Special Olympic Athletes

When history is made this summer and the Special Olympics World Games come to Los Angeles, Orange will do its part as a Host Town. From July 21-24, Orange will house, feed and entertain 100 Special Ol…

Mar 16·1 min read·87 words

Everyone Wins, with the CFO!

CFO provides local youth the opportunity to share their talents with the community. - - - - Community Foundation of Orange Back in 5th grade when Liliana Burns played basketball for the first time tha…

Mar 16·1 min read·91 words

Farm Fest

When Amber Buzzard applies to colleges next year, her experience will look similar to many other high school students — with one major difference. The junior at Orange High School holds a leadership p…

Mar 16·1 min read·82 words

Woman's Club of Orange

The next time you drive into the Plaza, consider this. Nearly one hundred years ago, the City of Orange paved the road—not with money from city forefathers, but with funding from the Woman’s Club of …

Mar 16·1 min read·90 words

Vogelvang Spring Boutique

Visit the Vogelvang Annual Spring Boutique and Charity Fundraiser in Old Towne March 20-22nd, and you’re likely to walk away with much more than unique gift items. In the sprawling 5,500-square-foot 1…

Mar 16·1 min read·84 words

TEDxChapmanU

When Greg Irwin attended TEDxChapmanU last year, the commercial account rep for an Orange graphics company left the event held on Chapman’s campus highly motivated to make some changes in his professi…

Mar 16·1 min read·78 words

Stitches of Freedom

Prior to her two sons joining the military, like many Americans Jennifer Robles didn’t give much thought to those serving our country in conflicts overseas. “I was patriotic, but unaware of the chal…

Mar 16·1 min read·83 words

Principal for a Day

Transitional Kindergarten students at West Orange Elementary School in the library with Sheryl (left) and Jennifer Bourgeois. When Sheryl Bourgeois acted as Principal for a Day at West Orange Elementa…

Mar 16·1 min read·79 words

Graduating Chapman University

A long-awaited occasion, college graduation brings with it excitement and anticipation. This year’s Commencement Weekend to be held May 22nd-24th at Chapman University will celebrate the many accompli…

Mar 16·1 min read·82 words

Celebrating Huell Howser

Fans of the late Huell Howser and his iconic TV show “California’s Gold” are invited to a free Open House at Chapman University on Saturday, March 29th from 9 am to 6 pm. The event will include live …

Mar 16·1 min read·83 words

Dr. John C. Eastman

Dr. John C. Eastman When Dr. John C. Eastman joined Chapman University in 1999 as a professor of law, he had no intenions of becoming Dean of the University’s School of Law. After the former dean re…

Mar 2·1 min read·89 words

O'Hara's Pub

40 O'Years in the Plaza

Feb 24·1 min read·7 words

An American Celebration

Every time Barbara Parker attends an American Celebration event and the performance comes to a close, the Chapman ’64 alumna wishes that the show wouldn’t end. “American Celebration is mesmerizing and…

Feb 24·1 min read·80 words

Adventures of a Foreign Correspondent

For intrepid foreign correspondent David C. Henley, it’s ironic that where his 57-year career took root it could have ended. The veteran journalist, whose work has taken him to dozens of countries aro…

Feb 24·1 min read·94 words

The Wrecking Crew

In the 1960s when Denny Tedesco’s father, Tommy, went to work each day, rather than carrying a briefcase, he left the house with his guitars. While the younger Tedesco understood his father was a musi…

Feb 24·1 min read·88 words

Chapman University Economic Forecast Update

In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review, we reported the findings of the 34th annual 2012 Chapman University Economic Forecast Update. The recently-released June 2012 Economic & Business Rev…

Feb 24·1 min read·83 words

Orange Ambassadors

Miss City of Orange As Miss City of Orange 2012, Megan Wisler enjoys dispelling stereotypes. “Many people wonder if I was a toddler in a tiara, but they quickly see that isn’t the case when they talk …

Feb 24·1 min read·95 words

Bill Cathcart, Citizen of the Year

In 1972, when the City of Orange Parks and Recreation Department came to remove the palm trees in the Old Towne Orange Plaza, a young landscape architect, Bill Cathcart, tied himself to the trees. As …

Feb 24·1 min read·97 words

Orange Farmers Market Turns One!

Every Saturday morning, longtime Orange resident Anke Vogelvang leaves her house and walks around the corner to the Old Towne Orange Farmers and Artisans Market. There she does her weekly shopping. “I…

Feb 24·1 min read·90 words

Celebrating 40 Years at Orangeland RV Park

Orangeland RV Park Back in the 1980s when Rob Wimbish was in high school, he worked at Orangeland RV Park where he performed odd jobs. Though the work at the family business wasn’t glamorous, he does …

Feb 24·1 min read·97 words

PamParr'd Kids

When people see that Amber Miller’s daughter has mastered the alphabet and is writing her name, they usually assume that the 3 ½-year-old is advanced because her mother is a kindergarten teacher. Mill…

Feb 24·1 min read·88 words

Old Towne Orange Plaza Review

Longform Stories

50 Days of Love

Jessica Berger

Orange Plaza Introduces Paid Parking

Celebrate Orange

Celebrate Orange

Celebrate Orange

Garrett & Kelsey Smith

The Duchess by NM Designs

Caffe in Coffee

California Fire Museum

Nathalie Adourian

Jarad Hildenbrand

The Art of Ralph Allen Massey

Tessa Jones

Orange Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Valerie Smith at Rutabegorz

Maureen Cardenas

Mike & Lauren Hernandez

John & Sheri Wencel

Bagel Me!

Christopher Cash

Love & Lace Bridal Salon

Culinary Dropout

Bound by Books

Adam Jevec, Orange Police Chief

Core Burger Grill

Orange Unified Public School Foundation

Secrets that Remain: The Emil Fricker Story

Hilbert Museum of California Art

St. Norbert Catholic School

Higgy Vasquez

AJ, Michael & Chris Ricci

Million Dollar Thrift Stylehouse

Terry Applebaum

Fratellino's Italian Kitchen

Jim Doti

Orange Cycle

Orange.Sweet.Orange

OC Cal

Play Coffee

Smarty Social Media, Social Space

Renata's Café Italiano

Chris Hutchinson

Amy Rogan-Mehta, Esq.

Bagel Me!

Brian Alters, PhD, FAAAS

Green Cheek Beer Company

Hilbert Museum of California Art

Shannon Family Mortuary

Best Realtor: Angelyn "Angie" Catale-Wojdat

Orange Cycle

Patty & Andy Bornhop

Galla-Rini Roofing

Matt Parlow

Jalapeños Orange Circle

Pierced.

Sweet Peach Vintage

Youth Food Literacy Program

Brandy & Pablo Romero

City Council Meeting Highlights

Cedar House

Baba G

Hilbert Museum Takes the Spotlight

Niklas Myhr, PhD

Orange Police Foundation

Sabrina Rhodes at Country Roads

Vicki Chaisson at Renata's Café Italiano

Orange Grove Lodge #293

Sean & Jessica McReynolds

Army Navy Store

Salon réBelle

Crystal Husband

Circle City Barbers

Orange Concerts in the Park 2025

American Legion Post 132

The Orange Lionettes at the Orange History Center

Cynthia West, PhD

Bob and Ann Myers