A pour-it-yourself experience, The Wall Restaurant in Old Towne pairs more than 50 choices of craft beer with a menu of International Street Food. Pictured from left to right are co-founders/owners Ryan Sauter and Dan Martinez, along with Chapman University alum Zac Henson, who developed...
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A pour-it-yourself experience, The Wall Restaurant in Old...
As St. John’s Minister of Worship & Music, Dr. William Heide oversees all facets of the church’s music ministry, including the concert series that includes Christmas performances.
Dr. William Heide
Experience a worship service at St. John’s Lutheran Church, and you’re likely to find yourself...
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In Central Orange County during the late 1950s, an exodus from downtown areas like Santa Ana to the suburbs caused a decline in once vibrant city hubs as many people opted for living and shopping in newer suburban areas.
Fast-forward five decades, however, and the...
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In Central Orange County during the late 1950s,...
When Art Medina walked onto the inaugural Field of Valor in Orange’s Handy Park last year, the U.S. Marine, who served three tours in Iraq, had a transformational experience.
“As I entered the field, a gust of wind came, and all of the flags swept...
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When Art Medina walked onto the inaugural Field...
When the time to switch to Medicare Insurance drew near, M. Fenderson experienced a lot of sleepless nights. “The process seemed so overwhelming and scary that I dreaded it and procrastinated on making the transition,” she says. “I thought it would be confusing and very...
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Richard T. Bryant
If you were to sum up the career of Richard T. Bryant, it would be as a facilitator of the arts. During his illustrious career that spans more than four decades, Chapman University’s Executive Director of the Musco Center for the Arts...
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When I visited Blaze Pizza for the first time a few months ago, I tried the restaurant with some trepidation. My reluctance came not from the fact that I don’t like pizza (I love it), but when I eat pizza other than homemade I don’t...
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Rockabilly musician J.P. McDermott, shown here performing at the Streamliner Lounge, experienced one of the highlights of his career singing the National Anthem at an Orioles game.
To J.P. McDermott, it’s not so much a question of where he gets to play music or who...
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Rockabilly musician J.P. McDermott, shown here performing at...
Officer Sandra Ruelas, who grew up in Orange, got her start with the Police Department when was only 14 years old by volunteering as an Explorer.
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Officer Sandra Ruelas
Officer Sandra Ruelas, who was named Non-Sworn Employee of the Year, has...
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Fire Chief Jack Thomas also worked as a paramedic for 19 years, when he saved lives by helping thousands of people to the hospital each year.
Fire Chief Jack Thomas
Fire Chief Jack Thomas has always been a team player. After working a variety of positions in...
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