Articles

97 - Jan / Feb 20

with Head Chef Jeong Pil Son and Manager Brian Yoon

Heemo Sushi head chef Jeong Pil Son (left) and manager Brian Yoon present a variety of their fresh entrees. Pictured (from left) are their Chef Special Sashimi Platter, Poki Salad, assorted sushi and Heemo Roll. They source their salmon from a well-known farm in Scotland... Read More →

Heemo Sushi head chef Jeong Pil Son (left) and manager Brian Yoon present a variety of their fresh entrees. Pictured (from left) are their Chef Special Sashimi Platter, Poki Salad, assorted sushi and Heemo Roll.... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Mia Tavonatti

Uplifting Art Heals People & Communities

Mia Tavonatti is not one to let hardship or even pain dampen her spirits—or her immense capacity for creativity. The Orange-based artist (whose first name is pronounced “MY-a”) took a tumble a couple of months ago from a scaffolding in Marquette, Michigan, where she was... Read More →

Mia Tavonatti is not one to let hardship or even pain dampen her spirits—or her immense capacity for creativity. The Orange-based artist (whose first name is pronounced “MY-a”) took a tumble a couple of months... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Douglas Kent

Foraging Southern California

The next time you take a walk or go on a hike, keep an eye out for snacks along the way. Growing in the wildlands of Southern California, and even in our yards and neighborhoods, are an abundance of edible “weeds.” Discover how plants like... Read More →

The next time you take a walk or go on a hike, keep an eye out for snacks along the way. Growing in the wildlands of Southern California, and even in our yards and neighborhoods,... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Benchmark

In the shadows of historic church bells that ring in a nearby tower in the heart of Santa Ana is the new modern eatery known as Benchmark. Since opening its doors this past July, the upscale casual restaurant has quickly gained in popularity. Occupying the... Read More →

In the shadows of historic church bells that ring in a nearby tower in the heart of Santa Ana is the new modern eatery known as Benchmark. Since opening its doors this past July, the... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Carol Jue

Women’s Head Basketball Coach

Coach Carol Jue When coworkers heard Andrea Villanueva speaking about the coaching she receives from Carol Jue, Chapman University’s Women’s Head Basketball Coach, they asked if Jue was her life coach. “I laughed so hard, because she kind of is,” says Villanueva, who played basketball... Read More →

Coach Carol Jue When coworkers heard Andrea Villanueva speaking about the coaching she receives from Carol Jue, Chapman University’s Women’s Head Basketball Coach, they asked if Jue was her life coach. “I laughed so hard,... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Gunwhale Ales

with Justin Miller & JT Wallace

From beginnings to official breweries, Gunwhale Ales trio Justin Miller (left), JT Wallace (right) and Bobby Fitzgerald combined their strengths to create the successful taproom. With Miller’s culinary background, Wallace’s experience in manufacturing and Fitzgerald’s skills in marketing and design, Gunwhale grew quickly and easily.... Read More →

From beginnings to official breweries, Gunwhale Ales trio Justin Miller (left), JT Wallace (right) and Bobby Fitzgerald combined their strengths to create the successful taproom. With Miller’s culinary background, Wallace’s experience in manufacturing and Fitzgerald’s... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Orange Senior Center

The team at Orange Senior Center includes Case Manager Tarah Rzeznik, Executive Director Katherine Connaghan, Director of Operations Gretchen Snyder, and Transportation Coordinator Susan Jeffrey. The center also relies on volunteers to help with more than 50 programs and services it offers, especially the largest... Read More →

The team at Orange Senior Center includes Case Manager Tarah Rzeznik, Executive Director Katherine Connaghan, Director of Operations Gretchen Snyder, and Transportation Coordinator Susan Jeffrey. The center also relies on volunteers to help with more... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Goodwill of Orange County

Through her role at Goodwill of Orange County, Lynette Page says she enjoys meeting business owners and decision makers “who have a heart for giving somebody with a disability an opportunity. We want people to have that purpose, pride and dignity of earning a paycheck.”... Read More →

Through her role at Goodwill of Orange County, Lynette Page says she enjoys meeting business owners and decision makers “who have a heart for giving somebody with a disability an opportunity. We want people to... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Carter-Drenner-KALMS Foundation

Sara Drenner and the Carter-Drenner-KALMS Foundation Golf really isn’t Sara Drenner’s game. But helping kids is, which is why she signed up as the Director of Fundraising for the Carter-Drenner-KALMS Foundation. And, yes, that means she’ll once again be organizing the nonprofit’s annual charity golf tournament,... Read More →

Sara Drenner and the Carter-Drenner-KALMS Foundation Golf really isn’t Sara Drenner’s game. But helping kids is, which is why she signed up as the Director of Fundraising for the Carter-Drenner-KALMS Foundation. And, yes, that means she’ll... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Early OC Punk Scene: “Kids of the Black Hole”

When the weekends rolled around, Jay Bauman put on his Chuck Taylor shoes, a cut-up band T-shirt and headed to the Cuckoo’s Nest in Costa Mesa. It was 1980, a time when disco still dominated the world. Bauman, a high school skater from Orange, found... Read More →

When the weekends rolled around, Jay Bauman put on his Chuck Taylor shoes, a cut-up band T-shirt and headed to the Cuckoo’s Nest in Costa Mesa. It was 1980, a time when disco still dominated... Read More →