Articles

47 - Sep / Oct 11

. . . for 10 Years!

The premiere edition of the Old Towne Orange Plaza Review, published August 30, 2001, just twelve days prior to 9–11, a day that changed our world. - - - - Old Towne Orange Plaza Review When Mike Escobedo published the first edition of the Old... Read More →

The premiere edition of the Old Towne Orange Plaza Review, published August 30, 2001, just twelve days prior to 9–11, a day that changed our world. - - - - Old Towne Orange Plaza Review... Read More →

47 - Sep / Oct 11

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. Richard was given the task of finding a new location, and he discovered... Read More →

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. Richard was given... Read More →

47 - Sep / Oct 11

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 coaching the football teams at Stanford University, Long Beach State, the University of Cincinnati and UCLA, Currey decided... Read More →

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 coaching the football teams at Stanford University, Long... Read More →

47 - Sep / Oct 11

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 always knew she had a penchant for sewing, but it wasn’t until she made a friend a pair of handmade... Read More →

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 always knew she had a penchant for sewing, but it... Read More →

47 - Sep / Oct 11

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 grocery store was a landmark at 128 North Glassell in Old Towne next to what is now Citrus City... Read More →

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 grocery store was a landmark at... Read More →

46 - Jul / Aug 11

Felix Continental Cafe

Like Father, Like Son

Carlos Calderon and his son Sergio uphold the family tradition at Felix Continental Café, founded by Carlos’s father, Ramon, in 1979. - - - - Felix Continental Cafe A beacon of longevity in Old Towne, Felix Continental Café has served quality cuisine from its landmark... Read More →

Carlos Calderon and his son Sergio uphold the family tradition at Felix Continental Café, founded by Carlos’s father, Ramon, in 1979. - - - - Felix Continental Cafe A beacon of longevity in Old Towne,... Read More →

46 - Jul/ Aug 11

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 Internet. Though the project ceased after three years due to the American public... Read More →

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 Internet. Though the... Read More →

46 - Jul / Aug 11

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 pampas of Argentina, the majestic Andes Mountain range and Brazil’s spectacular Amazon... Read More →

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... Read More →

46 - Jul / Aug 11

Leadership Orange

Container Gardens

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.... Read More →

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... Read More →

46 - Jul / Aug 11

Dr. Marilyn Harran

Director, Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education

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... Read More →

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... Read More →