Talk of the Towne Articles

132 - Mar / Apr 26

to Improve Visitor Experience

Like most workers in downtown Orange, Robin Bowman has witnessed the constant flow of drivers circling the Plaza for a convenient parking place. But that pattern has started to change with the February rollout of parking meters. Bowman, Manager at Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, has... Read More →

Like most workers in downtown Orange, Robin Bowman has witnessed the constant flow of drivers circling the Plaza for a convenient parking place. But that pattern has started to change with the February rollout of... Read More →

131 - Jan / Feb 26

Bound by Books

Novel Born of a Ghost Story Anchors Chapman Book Club Event

On a frigid November night along the shoreline of south Quebec’s St. Lawrence River, Cheryl Gale found inspiration in a ghost story surrounding an old sea captain and a murderer. The story haunted Gale so much that she turned it into a historical fiction novel... Read More →

On a frigid November night along the shoreline of south Quebec’s St. Lawrence River, Cheryl Gale found inspiration in a ghost story surrounding an old sea captain and a murderer. The story haunted Gale so... Read More →

131 - Jan / Feb 26

California Fire Museum

A Local Museum to Keep Communities Safe

California Fire Museum & Safety Learning Center Back in the 1970s, when Orange native Randy Marsile was a young firefighter, Southern California fire engines didn’t have enclosed cabs. Instead, crews rode in open-air trucks—what Marsile now describes as “convertible” fire engines. “At the time, it... Read More →

California Fire Museum & Safety Learning Center Back in the 1970s, when Orange native Randy Marsile was a young firefighter, Southern California fire engines didn’t have enclosed cabs. Instead, crews rode in open-air trucks—what Marsile... Read More →

131 - Jan / Feb 26

Orange Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Turning Celebration into Support

From pageantry to hometown traditions, the Orange Chamber of Commerce Foundation will present three of the city’s largest community events in 2026, including the Miss City of Orange Scholarship Pageant, the Duke of Orange and the Orange May Parade, all aimed at raising funds to... Read More →

From pageantry to hometown traditions, the Orange Chamber of Commerce Foundation will present three of the city’s largest community events in 2026, including the Miss City of Orange Scholarship Pageant, the Duke of Orange and... 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

Orange Unified Public School Foundation

Pathways to Possibilities

The Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation (OUPSF) hosted the second annual Celebration of Schools on October 15, 2025, at Villa Park High School. This year’s event, themed “Pathways to Possibilities,” highlights the exceptional educational programs, resources and achievements across all levels of learning within the... Read More →

The Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation (OUPSF) hosted the second annual Celebration of Schools on October 15, 2025, at Villa Park High School. This year’s event, themed “Pathways to Possibilities,” highlights the exceptional educational programs,... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

Secrets that Remain: The Emil Fricker Story

by Julie Bawden-Davis & Lynn Rose Ann Kelley

One of my favorite parts of being editor of the Old Towne Orange Plaza Review is how deeply rooted our publication is in history. We shine a light on the people and stories that shaped our town and continue to give it heart today. Orange... Read More →

One of my favorite parts of being editor of the Old Towne Orange Plaza Review is how deeply rooted our publication is in history. We shine a light on the people and stories that shaped... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

St. Norbert Catholic School

Nurturing Faith, Inspired Action & Academic Excellence

For 60 years, St. Norbert Catholic School has been more than just a place of learning, it has been a second home for generations of many families in Orange. From its modest beginnings to its vibrant present, the school has carried on a legacy of... Read More →

For 60 years, St. Norbert Catholic School has been more than just a place of learning, it has been a second home for generations of many families in Orange. From its modest beginnings to its... Read More →

129 - Sep / Oct 25

Galla-Rini Roofing

Providing Honest Work and Generations of Trust

As Orange County braces for another rainy season, one local family business has been maintaining roofs, and peace of mind, for more than three decades. Based in the City of Orange, Galla-Rini Roofing, Inc. has built its reputation not through taking shortcuts, but through honest... Read More →

As Orange County braces for another rainy season, one local family business has been maintaining roofs, and peace of mind, for more than three decades. Based in the City of Orange, Galla-Rini Roofing, Inc. has... Read More →

129 - Sep / Oct 25

Matt Parlow

Leads Chapman University into Prosperous Future

Chapman University's 14th President As a baseball fan and expert in sports law, Matt Parlow sees more than just nine players on a field and 25 players in the dugout when he watches a game. He draws parallels between the teamwork that happens on that... Read More →

Chapman University's 14th President As a baseball fan and expert in sports law, Matt Parlow sees more than just nine players on a field and 25 players in the dugout when he watches a game.... Read More →