Know the Neighbors:

105 - Sep / Oct 21

Orange Police Chief Dan Adams
Safety First
“This is the noblest profession I believe there is,” says Police Chief Dan Adams, who leads a department with about 160 sworn officers and 120 support staff.  “Everybody needs people working to keep the community... Read More →

104 - Jul / Aug 21

Steve & Ruthie Shafer
Backyard Markeover
What started out as a simple patio cover at the home of Ruthe and Steve Shafer transformed into a backyard retreat, complete with an outdoor kitchen where the couple enjoys entertaining family and friends. -... Read More →

103 - May / Jun 21

CocoRose Boutique
Moving Forward in Old Towne
Courtney Colleary says there were a couple times last year when she thought events would force her to close CocoRose Boutique. “But then there would be a really good weekend in sales, and I would... Read More →

103 - May / Jun 21

Paris in a Cup
Moving Forward in Old Towne
The team at Paris in a Cup Tea Salon & Café–Brandee, Courtney, Andrew, Gabe, Caitlin, Kat, David, from left; and Cheryl, seated–works to create a French-themed experience for their guests. - - - - Paris... Read More →

103 - May / Jun 21

SunSpark Yoga
Moving Forward in Old Towne
“The biggest challenge this past year was keeping our community together,” says Ernie Schuerman, with his wife Stacey at SunSpark Yoga’s outdoor space in front of the Orange Circle Antique Mall. “To us, the community... Read More →

102 - Mar Apr 21

Carol & Yesi Castillo
Essential to Old Towne
Sisters and Country Roads employees Carol (right) and Yesi Castillo find joy in all things creative, which is fitting for their antiques duties.  Carol loves  to decorate, Yesi enjoys baking, and they both have a... Read More →

102 - Mar Apr 21

Kevin Aquirre, Felix Continental Cafe
Essential to Old Towne
When Felix Continental Café Manager Kevin Aguirre isn’t serving authentic Cuban and Spanish dishes, he loves to spend time surfing and bodyboarding. “As you paddle out, the noise of the world falls away,” he says.... Read More →

102 - Mar Apr 21

Perry Pace, Renée Jewelers
Essential to Old Towne
Before entering the industry and working for his father-in-law’s jewelry store, Reneé Jewelers employee Perry Pace served in the Marine Corps and saved up money for his wife’s engagement ring.  They eventually picked out the... Read More →

100 - Nov / Dec 20

Tiddlywinks Toys & Games
A Family Holiday unlike any Other
Tiddlywinks Toys & Games sells a variety of vintage toys and games, plus contemporary items popular with customers, young and old alike. “The classic toys hold such good memories from your childhood, when things were... Read More →

99 - Aug / Sep 20

Zito's New York Style Pizza
Celebrates an Anniversary of Note
The quality of the food and the friendliness of the employees have been important ingredients to the Zito’s experience, says Steve Silverstein, who opened his first Orange pizzeria in the late 1980s. “I’ve been fortunate... Read More →