Talk of the Towne Articles

127 - May / Jun 25

Hangout with Us

OC Mamas and Papas of Autistic Children When asked what people love about Orange, the answer (aside from amazing shops and restaurants) is almost always community. Neighbors, business owners and even visitors can feel a sense of community within Orange through its annual events, celebrations... Read More →

OC Mamas and Papas of Autistic Children When asked what people love about Orange, the answer (aside from amazing shops and restaurants) is almost always community. Neighbors, business owners and even visitors can feel a... Read More →

127 - May / Jun 25

Orange Summer Camps 2025

An Adventure in Sun & Fun

Register Now for Camps, which run from June 16 to August 15 To protect himself from loud noises as a child living with autism, Max Torres relies on headphones. But when it comes to stage fright, the second grader no longer needs them. The Orange... Read More →

Register Now for Camps, which run from June 16 to August 15 To protect himself from loud noises as a child living with autism, Max Torres relies on headphones. But when it comes to stage... Read More →

126 - Mar / Apr 25

Leason Pomeroy

Improving the Architecture Across the Country

Pictured here are LPA Design Studios Founder Leason Pomeroy (left) with business partner Robert Egan, who ran the LPA Taiwan office, and brother Lynn Pomeroy (right) in a photo from 1978. For more than 60 years, Leason has dedicated his work to improving the architecture... Read More →

Pictured here are LPA Design Studios Founder Leason Pomeroy (left) with business partner Robert Egan, who ran the LPA Taiwan office, and brother Lynn Pomeroy (right) in a photo from 1978. For more than 60... Read More →

126 - Mar / Apr 25

Orange Home Grown

An Orange Harvest

While the state of California still produces nearly a third of the nation’s citrus, the City of Orange was once the citrus capital of America. In 1975, then Mayor Robert D. Hoyt decided to honor that era by writing an order to have an orange... Read More →

While the state of California still produces nearly a third of the nation’s citrus, the City of Orange was once the citrus capital of America. In 1975, then Mayor Robert D. Hoyt decided to honor... Read More →

125 - Jan / Feb 25

Orange Community Historical Society

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 →

125 - Jan / Feb 25

Woman's Club of Orange

Making Music in the Garden

Woman’s Club of Orange members are responsible for how beautiful the roses look in Old Towne public gardens, including the club’s garden, which you can see at their April 26th Flower Show. - - - - Woman's Club of Orange For more than 100 years,... Read More →

Woman’s Club of Orange members are responsible for how beautiful the roses look in Old Towne public gardens, including the club’s garden, which you can see at their April 26th Flower Show. - - -... 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 →