Articles

47 - Sep / Oct 11

David Currey When David Currey joined Chapman University as the school’s Director of Athletics in 1990, the former football coach had officially retired from coaching. After 20 satisfying years coaching the football teams at Stanford University, Long Beach State, the University of Cincinnati and UCLA, Currey decided... Read More →

David Currey When David Currey joined Chapman University as the school’s Director of Athletics in 1990, the former football coach had officially retired from coaching. After 20 satisfying years coaching the football teams at Stanford University, Long... Read More →

47 - Sep / Oct 11

Barbi Galinda

Entrepreneur Barbi Galindo takes a break at the Orange Train Depot, where she will be hosting a spring fashion show next year featuring her vintage–inspired line of Luv2Lounge Apparel. Barbi Galindo always knew she had a penchant for sewing, but it wasn’t until she made a friend a pair of handmade... Read More →

Entrepreneur Barbi Galindo takes a break at the Orange Train Depot, where she will be hosting a spring fashion show next year featuring her vintage–inspired line of Luv2Lounge Apparel. Barbi Galindo always knew she had a penchant for sewing, but it... Read More →

47 - Sep / Oct 11

Well Rounded in Old Towne

Originally built for the Lee family in 1907, the Bennett’s Victorian hip–roof cottage features a circular wraparound porch and distinctive Corinthian columns. In business for 43 years, the Lee’s grocery store was a landmark at 128 North Glassell in Old Towne next to what is now Citrus City... Read More →

Originally built for the Lee family in 1907, the Bennett’s Victorian hip–roof cottage features a circular wraparound porch and distinctive Corinthian columns. In business for 43 years, the Lee’s grocery store was a landmark at... Read More →

46 - Jul / Aug 11

Felix Continental Cafe

Like Father, Like Son

Carlos Calderon and his son Sergio uphold the family tradition at Felix Continental Café, founded by Carlos’s father, Ramon, in 1979. - - - - Felix Continental Cafe A beacon of longevity in Old Towne, Felix Continental Café has served quality cuisine from its landmark... Read More →

Carlos Calderon and his son Sergio uphold the family tradition at Felix Continental Café, founded by Carlos’s father, Ramon, in 1979. - - - - Felix Continental Cafe A beacon of longevity in Old Towne,... Read More →

46 - Jul/ Aug 11

Coming Full Circle with OrangeReview.com

OrangeReview.com In the early 1980s just when “MTV” hit the air, Old Towne Orange Plaza Review founder and publisher Mike Escobedo landed a job with Times Mirror Videotex, a precursor to today’s Internet. Though the project ceased after three years due to the American public... Read More →

OrangeReview.com In the early 1980s just when “MTV” hit the air, Old Towne Orange Plaza Review founder and publisher Mike Escobedo landed a job with Times Mirror Videotex, a precursor to today’s Internet. Though the... Read More →

46 - Jul / Aug 11

Santa Ana Zoo

If you haven’t been to the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park in a while, you might not recognize the new and improved version. With a redirected focus on the South American Continent, including the pampas of Argentina, the majestic Andes Mountain range and Brazil’s spectacular Amazon... Read More →

If you haven’t been to the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park in a while, you might not recognize the new and improved version. With a redirected focus on the South American Continent, including the pampas of... Read More →

46 - Jul / Aug 11

Leadership Orange

Container Gardens

When members of this year’s Leadership Orange class recently installed a sustainable container garden at the House of Hope, children and teens in the transitional living center gladly participated. And unlike a new toy that loses its luster, the patio garden continues to draw the kids outdoors.... Read More →

When members of this year’s Leadership Orange class recently installed a sustainable container garden at the House of Hope, children and teens in the transitional living center gladly participated. And unlike a new toy that loses its... Read More →

46 - Jul / Aug 11

Dr. Marilyn Harran

Director, Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education

Dr. Marilyn Harran In 1976, during her first year teaching at Barnard College, Columbia University, Marilyn Harran spent many hours in her office writing her dissertation. As she worked late into the night, the school’s custodian, a quiet, Polish man with a heavy accent, checked... Read More →

Dr. Marilyn Harran In 1976, during her first year teaching at Barnard College, Columbia University, Marilyn Harran spent many hours in her office writing her dissertation. As she worked late into the night, the school’s... Read More →

46 - Jul / Aug 11

Jack Selman

A Homegrown Architect

Old Towne Orange native Jack Selman has provided architectural services from his Plaza–based office since 1974. Architects Orange is an award–winning firm specializing in retail, residential and mixed–use projects. - - - - Architects Orange Architect Jack Selman first opened his doors in 1974 in... Read More →

Old Towne Orange native Jack Selman has provided architectural services from his Plaza–based office since 1974. Architects Orange is an award–winning firm specializing in retail, residential and mixed–use projects. - - - - Architects Orange... Read More →

46 - Jul / Aug 11

An Eichler in Orange

The Webbs added onto their bedroom several years ago, procuring the services of local architect Susan Secoy Jensen, AIA. The addition blends seamlessly with the home’s original design, featuring a disappearing corner that blurs the boundary between interior and exterior space. Deb and Jon Webb... Read More →

The Webbs added onto their bedroom several years ago, procuring the services of local architect Susan Secoy Jensen, AIA. The addition blends seamlessly with the home’s original design, featuring a disappearing corner that blurs the... Read More →