Know the Neighbors Articles

Local Places, Beautiful Spaces

116 - Jul / Aug 23

Denise Jochec and Shawn Escalante of Summerhill Ltd. see the future evolving with more interior design and customization. “Customer service is everything,” says Jochec. - - - - Summerhill Ltd. High-end antiques have proven their mettle with Summerhill Ltd.’s nearly 30 years in Old Towne... Read More →

Denise Jochec and Shawn Escalante of Summerhill Ltd....

Wheel Warehouse / Orange Tire

The Style You Need

114 - Mar / Apr 23

Brothers-in-law Mike Yablonka (left) and Chris Granger have a combined 55 years of experience in wheels and tires. They enjoy the relationships they build with customers while helping them find wheels and tires for their vehicles that are focused on performance and good looks. -... Read More →

Brothers-in-law Mike Yablonka (left) and Chris Granger have...

Danny K's Billiards & Sports Bar

Secrets to Longevity

113 - Jan / Feb 23

Former billiards champ Danny Kuykendall used his PhD in psychology, combined with hard work and passion, to build Danny K’s Billiards & Sports Bar into the premier billiards parlor in Orange County. - - - - Danny K’s Billiards & Sports Bar Having a passion... Read More →

Former billiards champ Danny Kuykendall used his PhD...

A Fabulous Century

at Immanuel Lutheran Church

111 - Sep / Oct 22

Immanuel Lutheran Church A little more than 100 years ago, there was just one Lutheran Church in the southeast quadrant of Old Towne Orange. That would change in 1922 when a faction of parishioners left St. John’s to start Immanuel Lutheran Church at 802 East... Read More →

Immanuel Lutheran Church A little more than 100...

Guardian Roofs and Energy Solutions

Craftsmanship in Orange

110 - Jul / Aug 22

At Guardian Roofs, covering customers with roofing solutions is top priority. Pictured here is the company’s team (from left) Hope Valdez, Helen Tredo, Owner Steve Sudduth and his son, Justin Sudduth, Diana Hughes and Mona Portilla. - - - - Guardian Roofs and Energy Solutions... Read More →

At Guardian Roofs, covering customers with roofing solutions...

O'Hara's Pub

Looking Good in Orange

109 - May / Jun 22

Owner Christine Thompson raises a glass to O’Hara’s 50th anniversary with longtime bartender Jason Gardner. - - - - O’Hara’s Irish Pub A teetotaling Canadian is where O’Hara’s Irish Pub’s history begins. Fifty years ago, original owner Gail Hewitt founded the classic dark pub serving... Read More →

Owner Christine Thompson raises a glass to O’Hara’s...

Orangeland RV Park

Looking Good in Orange

109 - May / Jun 22

For 50 years, Orangeland RV Park longtime employees have welcomed visitors from all over the nation. Front row (from left) Elaine Ramos and Cindy Wimbish. Middle row, Abe LaLande, Rogelio Serrato-Perez, Sandra Slezak and Debbie Burkhart and back row, Luis Gomez, Hector Serrato-Perez, Paul Newton,... Read More →

For 50 years, Orangeland RV Park longtime employees...

Steve Molina's Collectibles

Spreading the Love

107 -Jan / Feb 22

Steve Molina and his fiancé, Gretchen Davey, pose inside of their booth at Orange Circle Antique Mall. When they aren’t traveling in search of new pieces, the pair love watching old movies, cementing their devotion to all things vintage. - - - - Steve Molina’s... Read More →

Steve Molina and his fiancé, Gretchen Davey, pose...

1886 Brewing Company & Smoqued BBQ

Join the Festivities

106 - Nov / Dec 21

Business partners Drew Ciora (left) and Mike Hernandez sip on craft beers in the yard area of 1886 Brewing Company. The duo opened Smoqued BBQ, their first joint venture together, in 2012, but are excited to celebrate their first holiday season in their newest brewery.... Read More →

Business partners Drew Ciora (left) and Mike Hernandez...

Orange Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis

Safety First

105 - Sep / Oct 21

“The great thing about this job is every day is different,” says Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis. “And since it’s different every day, we come in and adjust to whatever the day is.” - - - - Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis Sean deMetropolis is nearing the... Read More →

“The great thing about this job is every...