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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 Internet. Though the project ceased after three years due to the American public...
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In the early 1980s just when “MTV”...
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 pampas of Argentina, the majestic Andes Mountain range and Brazil’s spectacular Amazon...
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When members of this year’s Leadership Orange class recently installed a sustainable container garden at the House of Hope, children and teens in the transitional living center gladly participated. And unlike a new toy that loses its luster, the patio garden continues to draw the kids outdoors....
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When members of this year’s Leadership Orange class recently installed...
Dr. Marilyn Harran
In 1976, during her first year teaching at Barnard College, Columbia University, Marilyn Harran spent many hours in her office writing her dissertation. As she worked late into the night, the school’s custodian, a quiet, Polish man with a heavy accent, checked...
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Old Towne Orange native Jack Selman has provided architectural services from his Plaza–based office since 1974. Architects Orange is an award–winning firm specializing in retail, residential and mixed–use projects.
Architect Jack Selman first opened his doors in 1974 in the historic Barger building across from Watson Drugs in Old Towne. A few years later, he purchased the...
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Old Towne Orange native Jack Selman has provided architectural services from...
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 disappearing corner that blurs the boundary between interior and exterior space.
Deb and Jon Webb...
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The Webbs added onto their bedroom several years...
A team of community members helped bring the new Saturday morning farmers’ market to fruition. From left: Betsy Elliot, treasurer; Vicky Kisow, director; Brandon Kunkle, market manager; Nedra Kunisch, director; Brian Kunisch, secretary; Martha Turner, director; and Megan Penn, president.
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A military veteran, Mike Spurgeon is pictured here at the veteran’s memorial at Depot Park. Mike served on the City Council from 1990 to 2000, helping to shape development and preservation in the City of Orange.
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Mike Spurgeon
A member of...
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A military veteran, Mike Spurgeon is pictured here...
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 automobiles in the 1920s and 1930s and was a favorite of Hollywood elite such as Clark...
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Known as the American Rolls–Royce, Packard rings a...