Talk of the Towne Articles

109 - May / Jun 22

with Christina Martinez

Christina Martinez, owner of Skin Care by Christina, has built an impressive collection of 5-star testimonials that continues to grow as word of her natural approach to skin care and its effectiveness spreads. As a licensed skin care specialist, she is known and praised for... Read More →

Christina Martinez, owner of Skin Care by Christina, has built an impressive collection of 5-star testimonials that continues to grow as word of her natural approach to skin care and its effectiveness spreads. As a... Read More →

107 - Jan / Feb 22

O SEA

is Making Changes

O SEA Since opening the doors to his seafood restaurant concept, O SEA, in Old Towne Orange on June 1, proprietor Mike Flynn has listened to his guests. “The way I was trained, all the answers you need to run your business and build the... Read More →

O SEA Since opening the doors to his seafood restaurant concept, O SEA, in Old Towne Orange on June 1, proprietor Mike Flynn has listened to his guests. “The way I was trained, all the... Read More →

106 - Nov / Dec 21

Orange Rotary

Yesterday & Today!

Inaugural 1910 Orange Street Fair Committee featuring publisher and 4th Rotary President William O. Hart (circled) Orange Rotary Look to the roots of Orange, and you’re likely to find something in common amongst the city’s founding fathers. Many were members of the Orange Rotary. Chartered... Read More →

Inaugural 1910 Orange Street Fair Committee featuring publisher and 4th Rotary President William O. Hart (circled) Orange Rotary Look to the roots of Orange, and you’re likely to find something in common amongst the city’s... Read More →

105 - Sep / Oct 21

Jim Byron

Explore & Learn at the Richard Nixon Library

The Nixon Seminar, a program that convenes virtually, aims to “educate the next generation of policy makers and national security specialists,” says Jim Byron, Executive Vice President of the Nixon Foundation, which facilitates the monthly seminars. - - - - The Richard Nixon Library and... Read More →

The Nixon Seminar, a program that convenes virtually, aims to “educate the next generation of policy makers and national security specialists,” says Jim Byron, Executive Vice President of the Nixon Foundation, which facilitates the monthly... Read More →

105 - Sep / Oct 21

Orange Chamber of Commerce

Building a Stronger Community!

The Orange Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100 Years. For the past century, the Orange Chamber of Commerce has served to enhance Orange’s business community. This August, the organization is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and those involved are eager to continue boosting local establishments. In 1921,... Read More →

The Orange Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100 Years. For the past century, the Orange Chamber of Commerce has served to enhance Orange’s business community. This August, the organization is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and those... Read More →

105 - Sep / Oct 21

Orange Unified School District

Emerges fro Pandemic with New Facilities

While COVID-19 forced schools across the nation to shift instruction to a virtual format, that didn’t stop Orange Unified School District from working behind the scenes to upgrade multiple facilities in preparation for the return of students. Two major projects—El Modena High School’s Fred Kelly... Read More →

While COVID-19 forced schools across the nation to shift instruction to a virtual format, that didn’t stop Orange Unified School District from working behind the scenes to upgrade multiple facilities in preparation for the return... Read More →

104 - Jul / Aug 21

Country Roads

The Next Generation

The late Sue Jackson, founder of Old Towne’s Country Roads Antiques, left the store she founded in 1993 in capable hands. Intent on honoring their mother’s legacy, her children, Katie (front), Brande and Bryce, have taken over where their mother left off. - - -... Read More →

The late Sue Jackson, founder of Old Towne’s Country Roads Antiques, left the store she founded in 1993 in capable hands. Intent on honoring their mother’s legacy, her children, Katie (front), Brande and Bryce, have... Read More →

104 - Jul / Aug 21

Musco Center Returns

with a FREE Pacific Symphony Orchestra Concert

Like the anticipation that washes over an audience as an orchestra begins to tune, Richard Bryant has felt a growing excitement in Old Towne Orange. During Bryant’s near-daily walks to the Orange Plaza, he has witnessed that shift in the days leading up to the... Read More →

Like the anticipation that washes over an audience as an orchestra begins to tune, Richard Bryant has felt a growing excitement in Old Towne Orange. During Bryant’s near-daily walks to the Orange Plaza, he has... Read More →

104 - Jul / Aug 21

Old Towne Preservation Association

Preserving the Integrity of Old Towne Orange

Early members of the influential Old Towne Preservation Association, including (from left) Dale Rahn, Dan Slater, Russ and Patty Barrios and Joanne Coontz, enjoy a 1987 Ice Cream Social at the Ainsworth House. - - - - Old Towne Preservation Association For the past 35... Read More →

Early members of the influential Old Towne Preservation Association, including (from left) Dale Rahn, Dan Slater, Russ and Patty Barrios and Joanne Coontz, enjoy a 1987 Ice Cream Social at the Ainsworth House. - -... Read More →

103 - May / Jun 21

60,000 Square-Foot Mental Health & Wellness Facility

Opens in Orange

Be Well Orange County At least one in three Californians has suffered from anxiety or depression during the pandemic, according to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation. That number jumped to more than 40 percent nationwide in a December survey by the U.S. Census... Read More →

Be Well Orange County At least one in three Californians has suffered from anxiety or depression during the pandemic, according to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation. That number jumped to more than 40... Read More →