Talk of the Towne Articles

with Joel Robinson

95 - Sep / Oct 19

If you think of Orange County as the proverbial concrete jungle, Joel Robinson would like to change your opinion. The Founder and Director of Naturalist For You (NFY) welcomes the opportunity to share the natural wonders surrounding us here in our corner of the Golden... Read More →

If you think of Orange County as the...

Chapman University President Daniele Struppa

95 - Sep / Oct 19

Since becoming Chapman University’s 13th president in September 2016, President Daniele Struppa hasn’t missed a beat leading the educational institution on its meteoric upward trajectory. Under Struppa’s watch, Chapman has continued to make history in academia. “Because of my previous 10 years serving as Chapman’s... Read More →

Since becoming Chapman University’s 13th president in September...

The Golden Spike

94 - Jul / Aug 19

Spend some time in Orange and nearby North Tustin, and you’ll soon notice the name Hewes, including Hewes St. and Hewes Middle School. The name originates with David Hewes, a wealthy landowner, citrus pioneer and philanthropist, who lived in the area from 1881 until his... Read More →

Spend some time in Orange and nearby North...

2019 Economic Update

93 - May / Jun 19

Economic Forecast 2019 Update Attendees of Chapman University’s annual Economic Forecast in December 2018 left with the knowledge that unprecedented history is currently in the making. At the time, the current economic recovery, which began in June 2009, was 38 quarters old. Now the recovery... Read More →

Economic Forecast 2019 Update Attendees of Chapman University’s...

Eichler Home Tour

93 - May / Jun 19

Eichler Home Tour Real estate developer Joseph Eichler had already changed the face of architecture in Northern California when he decided to bring his unique Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired tract homes to Orange in the 1960s. He built 350 Eichler homes in the city.... Read More →

Eichler Home Tour Real estate developer Joseph...

Cosi Fan Tutte

92 - Mar / Apr 19

Cosi Fan Tutte The many operas written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart during his short life (1756-1791) are still treasured by audiences today. One of the most madcap and melodic is “Cosi fan tutte.” First performed in Vienna in 1790, the opera fell out of style... Read More →

Cosi Fan Tutte The many operas written by...

Woman's Club of Orange Flower Show

92 - Mar / Apr 2019

When it comes to longstanding traditions in Orange, the Woman’s Club Flower Show just may be at the top of the list. For the last 82 years every April since 1937, the club has hosted a flower show at the clubhouse on Center Street. The... Read More →

When it comes to longstanding traditions in Orange,...

Orange County Transportation Authority

New Parking Structure to Debut in February

91 - Jan / Feb 19

Orange Metrolink Parking Structure A block east of Orange’s historic train depot and Transportation Center, a large and handsome structure has taken form. The new Metrolink Parking Structure at the Orange Transportation Center is a welcome sight to many businesses and homeowners in the area,... Read More →

Orange Metrolink Parking Structure A block east of...

2019 Economic Forecast

90 - Nov / Dec 18

Economic Forecast 2019 With an October drop in the stock market and stories about the Orange County housing market cooling off, local business owners, investors, employees and residents may be wondering what’s in store for the local, California and U.S. economies. Luckily, when Old... Read More →

Economic Forecast 2019 With an October drop...

Class of 1950 Reunion

90 - Nov / Dec 18

Old memories were revived and new memories made at the Orange High 68th class reunion held this past September. Class of 1950 attendees were (back row from left) Don Barber (turquoise shirt), Harriet (Lampert) Friis, Robert (Bob) Steele, Don Pargee, Marlene (Lembke) Virus, Ted Glasener,... Read More →

Old memories were revived and new memories made...