Articles

129 - Sep / Oct 25

Orange Home Grown

Youth Food Literacy Program Learning comes alive when students see the purpose behind it. When they understand not just the facts, but why they matter—and then apply that knowledge through hands-on experience—they gain skills that last a lifetime. That’s the promise of Orange Home Grown’s... Read More →

Youth Food Literacy Program Learning comes alive when students see the purpose behind it. When they understand not just the facts, but why they matter—and then apply that knowledge through hands-on experience—they gain skills that... Read More →

129 - Sep / Oct 25

Brandy & Pablo Romero

There's No Place Like Orange

Brandy and Pablo Romero’s vintage home in Orange was built in 1956. Brandy’s volunteerism in the community helps raise funds for local events like the annual Halloween “Treats in the Streets” in Old Towne. - - - - There’s no place like Orange for Brandy... Read More →

Brandy and Pablo Romero’s vintage home in Orange was built in 1956. Brandy’s volunteerism in the community helps raise funds for local events like the annual Halloween “Treats in the Streets” in Old Towne. -... Read More →

129 - Sep / Oct 25

City Council Meeting Highlights

July 22, Aug 12 & 26

Mayor Dan Slater (center) with (clockwise from top left) Mayor pro tem Dennis Bilodeau and Councilmembers Arianna Barrios, Jon Dumitru, Kathy Tavoularis, Ana Gutierrez and John Gyllenhammer - - - - Have you ever wondered what goes on at Orange City Council meetings?Important decisions to... Read More →

Mayor Dan Slater (center) with (clockwise from top left) Mayor pro tem Dennis Bilodeau and Councilmembers Arianna Barrios, Jon Dumitru, Kathy Tavoularis, Ana Gutierrez and John Gyllenhammer - - - - Have you ever wondered... Read More →

128 - Jul / Aug 25

Cedar House

Sharing Their Vision

The team at CedarHouse are pictured here in their newly opened coffeehouse. Seated in front is Sophie Barrientos and (from left) are Larssen Marcus, Sara Steinle, Patti Shambrook, Pete Shambrook and Andrea Reece. Patti and Pete Shambrook founded CedarHouse, and Marcus designed and planned the... Read More →

The team at CedarHouse are pictured here in their newly opened coffeehouse. Seated in front is Sophie Barrientos and (from left) are Larssen Marcus, Sara Steinle, Patti Shambrook, Pete Shambrook and Andrea Reece. Patti and... Read More →

128 - Jul / Aug 25

Baba G

Sharing Their Vision

Two owners of Baba G, Leslie Nguyen and Tim Mahshi, display their new menu items at the rebranded Byblos Cafe. “We wanted to maintain our healthier Mediterranean food options, with a fast food environment,” says Nguyen. “Our menu has so much flavor, and I can... Read More →

Two owners of Baba G, Leslie Nguyen and Tim Mahshi, display their new menu items at the rebranded Byblos Cafe. “We wanted to maintain our healthier Mediterranean food options, with a fast food environment,” says... Read More →

128 - Jul / Aug 25

Hilbert Museum Takes the Spotlight

at the Pageant of the Masters

Hilbert Museum of California Art One of Orange County’s most beloved summer traditions—the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach—is shining its footlights on Chapman University’s Hilbert Museum of California Art this year. In a unique and thrilling collaboration, the Pageant will present five works... Read More →

Hilbert Museum of California Art One of Orange County’s most beloved summer traditions—the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach—is shining its footlights on Chapman University’s Hilbert Museum of California Art this year. In a... Read More →

128 - Jul / Aug 25

Niklas Myhr, PhD

Social Media Professor

Niklas Myhr, PhD As Google’s #1-ranked “Social Media Professor,” Niklas Myhr saw firsthand what can happen when you have a strong online presence. Basically, he laid the groundwork and then happenstance and synchronicity stepped in. “Social Media Professor wasn’t my term, but something coined by... Read More →

Niklas Myhr, PhD As Google’s #1-ranked “Social Media Professor,” Niklas Myhr saw firsthand what can happen when you have a strong online presence. Basically, he laid the groundwork and then happenstance and synchronicity stepped in.... Read More →

128 - Jul / Aug 25

Orange Police Foundation

Secures Funding to Expand Access to Life-Saving AEDs

Thanks to the Orange Police Foundation, citizens of Orange can feel safer. Recent funding provided by Providence St. Joseph Hospital will help the Foundation equip police department marked patrol vehicles with life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices. “When it comes to many cardiac emergencies, time... Read More →

Thanks to the Orange Police Foundation, citizens of Orange can feel safer. Recent funding provided by Providence St. Joseph Hospital will help the Foundation equip police department marked patrol vehicles with life-saving Automated External Defibrillator... Read More →

128 - Jul / Aug 25

Vicki Chaisson at Renata's Café Italiano

Renata's, a Favorite Pastime

For Vicki Chaisson, it’s fitting she is our coupon winner. This month marks 41 years since she and her husband, Jay, moved into their Cambridge and Katella area home, drawn by a house she instantly loved. Now a grandmother of five with one great-grandchild, Chaisson... Read More →

For Vicki Chaisson, it’s fitting she is our coupon winner. This month marks 41 years since she and her husband, Jay, moved into their Cambridge and Katella area home, drawn by a house she instantly... Read More →

128 - Jul / Aug 25

Orange Grove Lodge #293

Secrets, Service and History: Inside Old Towne Orange's Hidden Masonic Legacy

Pictured here are the 2025 Orange Grove Lodge Officers. Seated in front is Cesar Bustos; (back row from left) are Karl Sandhoff, Shawn McCuen, Jim Berry, Dennis Rootes, David Shaffer, Paul Overton and David Soliven and in the middle (from left) are Leon Lowe, Jerry... Read More →

Pictured here are the 2025 Orange Grove Lodge Officers. Seated in front is Cesar Bustos; (back row from left) are Karl Sandhoff, Shawn McCuen, Jim Berry, Dennis Rootes, David Shaffer, Paul Overton and David Soliven... Read More →