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130 - Nov / Dec 25

History, Family & Community

Welcoming guests since 1905, the Victorian landmark on North Shaffer features a wraparound porch framed by 13 columns. The home unveils the perfect blend of history, hospitality and character. - - - - The corner of 192 North Shaffer St. in Old Towne Orange feels... Read More →

Welcoming guests since 1905, the Victorian landmark on North Shaffer features a wraparound porch framed by 13 columns. The home unveils the perfect blend of history, hospitality and character. - - - - The corner... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

Million Dollar Thrift Stylehouse

Bringing Visions to Life

Hanging out on a vintage couch in Million Dollar Thrift Stylehouse are (from left) Robert Tranchina, D’London and Ron Alexenburg. “I can’t walk into a normal store where you see 10 pieces of the same item anymore,” says D’London, who created the store. “I wanted... Read More →

Hanging out on a vintage couch in Million Dollar Thrift Stylehouse are (from left) Robert Tranchina, D’London and Ron Alexenburg. “I can’t walk into a normal store where you see 10 pieces of the same... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

Terry Applebaum

Assisting in Orange

Terry Applebaum at Rutabegorz This month’s winner, Terry Applebaum, didn’t hesitate when choosing where to spend her coupon. She went straight to Rutabegorz, her longtime favorite. She swears by their Garlic Chicken Salad and pumpkin cookies that are “so fat they should be called cake-ies!”... Read More →

Terry Applebaum at Rutabegorz This month’s winner, Terry Applebaum, didn’t hesitate when choosing where to spend her coupon. She went straight to Rutabegorz, her longtime favorite. She swears by their Garlic Chicken Salad and pumpkin... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

Fratellino's Italian Kitchen

Bringing Visions to Life

Cesar and Gabriela Lomeli, owners of Fratellino’s Italian Kitchen, enjoy a nice spread of their classic Italian food. The new eatery is the restaurant’s second location. Their original Brea location is well-known in the area, for several years winning the top Italian restaurant in the... Read More →

Cesar and Gabriela Lomeli, owners of Fratellino’s Italian Kitchen, enjoy a nice spread of their classic Italian food. The new eatery is the restaurant’s second location. Their original Brea location is well-known in the area,... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

Orange Cycle

Enhancing Our Holidays

“Dad taught us, as kids growing up in the bike shop, how to build bikes first, then how to work on them, and finally how to sell bikes,” says John Pavlisin, Jr. (second from left) with his mom June (far left), sisters Vikki and Kim... Read More →

“Dad taught us, as kids growing up in the bike shop, how to build bikes first, then how to work on them, and finally how to sell bikes,” says John Pavlisin, Jr. (second from left)... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

Orange.Sweet.Orange

Enhancing Our Holidays

A full-time photographer and a mother of two, Kristin Smetona considers Orange.Sweet.Orange her passion project. “Seeing people embrace a product that has brought them together has been very cool. It’s a joy to see the city and neighbors come together over something like a T-shirt.”... Read More →

A full-time photographer and a mother of two, Kristin Smetona considers Orange.Sweet.Orange her passion project. “Seeing people embrace a product that has brought them together has been very cool. It’s a joy to see the... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

OC Cal

is Making 'Em Dance

John Maher John Maher’s career in music and marketing spans decades, from his meteoric rise in the musical instruments industry, to landing the director of communications role for the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) in 1995. He gained endless wisdom from colleagues and musicians... Read More →

John Maher John Maher’s career in music and marketing spans decades, from his meteoric rise in the musical instruments industry, to landing the director of communications role for the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

Smarty Social Media, Social Space

Bringing Visions to Life

Married couple and business partner duo Kenny and Jami Eidsvold pose in Social Space, a new rentable venue they created as a complement to their marketing agency, Smarty Social Media. “The second the space opened up, I walked through it and knew it would be... Read More →

Married couple and business partner duo Kenny and Jami Eidsvold pose in Social Space, a new rentable venue they created as a complement to their marketing agency, Smarty Social Media. “The second the space opened... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

Renata's Café Italiano

Enhancing Our Holidays

“When Renata’s opened in 1994, there were a mere handful of restaurants in the Plaza, and now there are dozens,” says Ben Abadi, who took over Renata’s 15 years ago. “Our longevity is a combination of staying true to many of Renata’s original recipes, while... Read More →

“When Renata’s opened in 1994, there were a mere handful of restaurants in the Plaza, and now there are dozens,” says Ben Abadi, who took over Renata’s 15 years ago. “Our longevity is a combination... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

Amy Rogan-Mehta, Esq.

Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff

Amy Rogan-Mehta, Esq. As is often the case with those who find academia to be their true calling, Amy Rogan-Mehta grew up enjoying school in a family that prioritized education. “Three out of four of my grandparents were immigrants, and one of their proudest accomplishments... Read More →

Amy Rogan-Mehta, Esq. As is often the case with those who find academia to be their true calling, Amy Rogan-Mehta grew up enjoying school in a family that prioritized education. “Three out of four of... Read More →