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52 - July / August 12

General contractor Mike Williams recently completed a historic home renovation on North Grand. His company, Cross Design & Construction, also handles additions and new-home builds. Growing up in Orange, general contractor Mike Williams acquired an appreciation for old things at an early age, spending a lot of... Read More →

General contractor Mike Williams recently completed a historic home renovation on North Grand. His company, Cross Design & Construction, also handles additions and new-home builds. Growing up in Orange, general contractor Mike Williams acquired an appreciation for... Read More →

52 - July / August 12

Jadtec Security

Based in Orange, Jadtec Security Services provides monitoring services for residential and commercial clients. Pictured above are (from right) Jadtec Vice President, Kelly Webber, Account Executive, Carol Brooks and President John Lusty. Based at 1520 West Yale Avenue, Jadtec Security Services has deep roots in Orange. What started as a computer business in... Read More →

Based in Orange, Jadtec Security Services provides monitoring services for residential and commercial clients. Pictured above are (from right) Jadtec Vice President, Kelly Webber, Account Executive, Carol Brooks and President John Lusty. Based at 1520 West Yale Avenue, Jadtec Security Services has... Read More →

52 - July / August 12

SunSpark Yoga

SunSpark Yoga in Old Towne occupies a historic building in Old Towne, where owners Ernie and Stacey Schuerman (pictured above) have transformed the space into a dedicated yoga studio featuring earth-friendly bamboo floors and a cadre of Alliance-certified yoga instructors. Always dreaming of owning their own yoga... Read More →

SunSpark Yoga in Old Towne occupies a historic building in Old Towne, where owners Ernie and Stacey Schuerman (pictured above) have transformed the space into a dedicated yoga studio featuring earth-friendly bamboo floors and a cadre of... Read More →

52 - Jul / Aug 12

Chapman University Economic Forecast Update

In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review, we reported the findings of the 34th annual 2012 Chapman University Economic Forecast Update. The recently-released June 2012 Economic & Business Review covering the U.S., California and Orange County economic forecasts for 2012-13, revealed that for the... Read More →

In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review, we reported the findings of the 34th annual 2012 Chapman University Economic Forecast Update. The recently-released June 2012 Economic & Business Review covering the U.S., California and... Read More →

52 - Jul / Aug 12

Orange Ambassadors

As Miss City of Orange 2012, Megan Wisler enjoys dispelling stereotypes. “Many people wonder if I was a toddler in a tiara, but they quickly see that isn’t the case when they talk to me,” she says. “I love it when they realize that beauty... Read More →

As Miss City of Orange 2012, Megan Wisler enjoys dispelling stereotypes. “Many people wonder if I was a toddler in a tiara, but they quickly see that isn’t the case when they talk to me,”... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Chuck & Sheila Walstead

Moderne Family

Homeowners Sheila and Chuck Walstead relax in their front yard on East Palm while daughter Soleil and son Levi peddle by on a classic Schwinn tandem bicycle. One of the few example of Streamline Moderne architecture in Orange County, the residence was built in 1938... Read More →

Homeowners Sheila and Chuck Walstead relax in their front yard on East Palm while daughter Soleil and son Levi peddle by on a classic Schwinn tandem bicycle. One of the few example of Streamline Moderne... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Harveys Seatbelt Bags

When it comes to handbags, women speak of Harveys SeatbeltBags like some men discuss their favorite cars, which isn’t surprising considering the product’s origins. In 1997, while installing seat belts into a vintage 1950 Buick (cars didn’t come with seat belts then), Santa Ana resident Dana Harvey... Read More →

When it comes to handbags, women speak of Harveys SeatbeltBags like some men discuss their favorite cars, which isn’t surprising considering the product’s origins. In 1997, while installing seat belts into a vintage 1950 Buick (cars didn’t... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Escalette Collection

To view a major collection of art you usually have to buy admission to a museum, but Old Towne residents need only visit Chapman University. There on campus is the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art consisting of more than 700 pieces of contemporary works. “The collection, which... Read More →

To view a major collection of art you usually have to buy admission to a museum, but Old Towne residents need only visit Chapman University. There on campus is the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art consisting of... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Dr. Daniele Struppa

Chief Academic Officer

Dr. Daniele Struppa At the age of 10, while other boys played at the park, Daniele Struppa had another destination in mind when he thundered down the five flights of stairs in the apartment where he lived in Milano, Italy, raced across the street and... Read More →

Dr. Daniele Struppa At the age of 10, while other boys played at the park, Daniele Struppa had another destination in mind when he thundered down the five flights of stairs in the apartment where... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Katie Wayland

Hometown girl Katie Wayland will compete for the Miss California title. As reigning Miss Orange County, Katie is active in charitable work and is also an accomplished rock vocalist. This year’s reigning Miss Orange County, Katie Wayland, 19, will take her title to the Miss California competition in Fresno... Read More →

Hometown girl Katie Wayland will compete for the Miss California title. As reigning Miss Orange County, Katie is active in charitable work and is also an accomplished rock vocalist. This year’s reigning Miss Orange County, Katie Wayland, 19, will... Read More →