Talk of the Towne Articles

125 - Jan / Feb 25

Unveiling Al Capone's Hidden Connection to Orange County

A 1931 Liberty Magazine article set historian Chris Jepsen on a mission to prove an obscure tale: that mobster Al Capone tried to purchase a large part of Orange County in 1927. For 12 years, Jepsen researched and discovered evidence that the man known as... Read More →

A 1931 Liberty Magazine article set historian Chris Jepsen on a mission to prove an obscure tale: that mobster Al Capone tried to purchase a large part of Orange County in 1927. For 12 years,... Read More →

125 - Jan / Feb 25

The Mom Walk Collective

Travels Through Orange

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but where can mothers find that village? The Mom Walk Collective of Orange has been helping moms build their village by offering free events where moms and kids can get out of the house to... Read More →

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but where can mothers find that village? The Mom Walk Collective of Orange has been helping moms build their village by offering free events where... Read More →

124 - Nov / Dec 24

Assistance League of Orange

One Kindness at a Time with Althea Smith

It’s the season of giving, and who knows more about giving than volunteers? At the Assistance League of Orange, dedicated volunteers unite with one mission in mind: to transform the lives of children and adults through community programs. Formed in 1941, the volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit... Read More →

It’s the season of giving, and who knows more about giving than volunteers? At the Assistance League of Orange, dedicated volunteers unite with one mission in mind: to transform the lives of children and adults... Read More →

124 - Nov / Dec 24

Rodrigo's Mexican Grill

Fraser Family Serves Up Generations of Flavor!

Pictured here are members of the Fraser family, which founded Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill. Standing (front row, from left) Kathleen Fraser, Lisa Fraser, Suzanne Fish, Sabrina Sandoval, Kyle, (middle row) Emmerson Gunzelman, Melinda Fraser, Linda Fraser, Rick Fraser, Rod Fraser, Faith Fraser, (back row) Chris Bohning,... Read More →

Pictured here are members of the Fraser family, which founded Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill. Standing (front row, from left) Kathleen Fraser, Lisa Fraser, Suzanne Fish, Sabrina Sandoval, Kyle, (middle row) Emmerson Gunzelman, Melinda Fraser, Linda Fraser,... Read More →

124 - Nov / Dec 24

The Dragonfly Shops & Gardens

Holiday Handmade Gift Workshops

With the holidays upon us, it’s time to start thinking about gifts. Chances are you don’t want to give those special people in your life just any present, though. The best gifts are unique and irreplaceable—and homemade crafts fit that description perfectly. No need to... Read More →

With the holidays upon us, it’s time to start thinking about gifts. Chances are you don’t want to give those special people in your life just any present, though. The best gifts are unique and... Read More →

123 - Jul / Aug 24

Celebration of Schools

Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation

The City of Orange is full of hidden gems and one of these gems will be shining bright at the inaugural “Celebration of Schools” event. On Wednesday October 9, from 4:45 to 8 pm at Canyon High School, the Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation (OUPSF)... Read More →

The City of Orange is full of hidden gems and one of these gems will be shining bright at the inaugural “Celebration of Schools” event. On Wednesday October 9, from 4:45 to 8 pm at... Read More →

123 - Sep / Oct 24

Community Foundation of Orange

Bringing Pride to the Field of Valor

For the past decade, members of the Community Foundation of Orange (CFO) have put their hearts into raising funds for veterans by hosting the annual Field of Valor in Orange’s Handy Park. Held each year during Veterans Day week, the event began when... Read More →

For the past decade, members of the Community Foundation of Orange (CFO) have put their hearts into raising funds for veterans by hosting the annual Field of Valor in Orange’s Handy Park. Held... Read More →

123 - Sep / Oct 24

Experience Orange

Open Rewards App

The trips Kati Bye takes to Old Towne have been filled with a little more excitement in the last few weeks thanks to a new app introduced by the City of Orange. Known as Experience Orange, the rewards program gives customers who shop in the... Read More →

The trips Kati Bye takes to Old Towne have been filled with a little more excitement in the last few weeks thanks to a new app introduced by the City of Orange. Known as Experience... Read More →

123 - Jul / Aug 24

Orange Garden Tour

Southern California is known around the world for its lush gardens and meticulously curated homes, but many gardens fall into disrepair as soon as summer ends. Local landscapers and gardeners often take note of that, and some of them plan to do something about it.... Read More →

Southern California is known around the world for its lush gardens and meticulously curated homes, but many gardens fall into disrepair as soon as summer ends. Local landscapers and gardeners often take note of that,... Read More →

122 - Jul / Aug 24

Concerts in the Park

Enjoy New Sounds Every Week

Concerts in the Park School is out and so is the sun, which means it’s time for Concerts in the Park. A long-standing tradition in Orange, these free weekly summer concerts have brought joy and entertainment to community members for about 20 years. This year... Read More →

Concerts in the Park School is out and so is the sun, which means it’s time for Concerts in the Park. A long-standing tradition in Orange, these free weekly summer concerts have brought joy and... Read More →