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 included the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Slash.
His past and present...
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An expert in vintage guitars and guitar repair, Old...
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 organization is currently gearing up for the annual Thanksgiving meal to be served on the...
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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 Cambodia, with all proceeds to benefit the cause.
Hard to come by in the United...
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Through their travels to Southeast Asia, Cris Peterson...
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; Roger “Buck” Rogers, veteran; and Jim Torres, chapter vice president.
Every Wednesday night at the...
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The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1024 has...
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 that brings a smoky flavor to beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, jalapeno sausage, St. Louis...
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Co-owners Mike Hernandez (left) and Drew Ciora have...
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 parents can reminisce among the variety of nostalgic toys. Pictured above...
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Mom and entrepreneur Jeanie Viveros, along with her...
Homeowners Andrews and Morgan Jenkins relax in their Eichler living room, which features classic rock memorabilia on the wall and retro ’50s furnishings, including a Kagan “Ameoba” teakwood table and Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair. The vintage ’60s armchair was the first piece of mid-century modern...
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Homeowners Andrews and Morgan Jenkins relax in their...
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 card reader in a little shop in Costa Mesa. On a whim, she decided to...
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Though photographer Jeanine Hill is skeptical about tarot card reading,...
Sheryl Bourgeois
In the early 1990s when Sheryl Bourgeois worked for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), Chapman’s Executive Vice President of Advancement collected coins from the headquarters of 7-11, hoisted them in her car, which dropped several inches from the weight, and carted them to...
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Sheryl Bourgeois
In the early 1990s when Sheryl...
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 studio in the Berkeley Building on East Chapman Ave. “I enjoy being part of the community...
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Skin care specialist Deborah DeMarco provides an array...