Know the Neighbors Articles

126 - Mar / Apr 25

Economic Development Manager

Economic Development Manager Aaron Schulze has 17 years with the city and is currently working on creating a vision for development in the West Katella Area to create a complimentary district to OC Vibe on the Orange side of the Santa Ana River. -... Read More →

Economic Development Manager Aaron Schulze has 17 years with the city and is currently working on creating a vision for development in the West Katella Area to create a complimentary district to OC Vibe on... Read More →

126 - Mar / Apr 25

Leslie Hardy

Community Services Director for the City of Orange

As Community & Library Services Director, Leslie Hardy oversees Orange’s 22 parks, three libraries and recreation programs. Currently, she is overseeing the installation of pickleball courts and a skate park in the city. - - - - Leslie Hardy Leslie Hardy, Community Services Director for... Read More →

As Community & Library Services Director, Leslie Hardy oversees Orange’s 22 parks, three libraries and recreation programs. Currently, she is overseeing the installation of pickleball courts and a skate park in the city. - -... Read More →

126 - Mar / Apr 25

Russell Bunim

Guiding the future of Orange

The City of Orange’s Community Development Director Russell Bunim oversees planning and development for residential, commercial and industrial land use. He is currently leading the effort to transform the department from paper-based to digital, affording applicants the ability to navigate the process digitally through an... Read More →

The City of Orange’s Community Development Director Russell Bunim oversees planning and development for residential, commercial and industrial land use. He is currently leading the effort to transform the department from paper-based to digital, affording... Read More →

125 - Jan / Feb 25

Better Way Fitness

Setting Goals for the New Year!

“Our emphasis is on slow-motion strength training,” says co-owner Brian Nielsen. “It’s not really a gym, it’s more like a semi-private fitness studio environment, where we can work one on-one with people,” adds other co-owner Diane Varga, standing with Nielsen and clients Dr. Susan Debin... Read More →

“Our emphasis is on slow-motion strength training,” says co-owner Brian Nielsen. “It’s not really a gym, it’s more like a semi-private fitness studio environment, where we can work one on-one with people,” adds other co-owner... Read More →

125 - Jan / Feb 25

Hit the Mark Fitness

Setting Goals for the New Year!

Hit the Mark Fitness is a results guaranteed group fitness program in Orange. “We help a lot of people regain their lives, their love for themselves, their love for fitness, and I like to think we are one of the best things in people’s lives,”... Read More →

Hit the Mark Fitness is a results guaranteed group fitness program in Orange. “We help a lot of people regain their lives, their love for themselves, their love for fitness, and I like to think... Read More →

125 - Jan / Feb 25

Simply Skin by Heidi

A Personalized Approach to Beauty

“On skin care, the nice thing about aesthetics is it’s literally for any age,” says esthetician Heidi Baker, owner of Simply Skin by Heidi. “I treat young people with acne, and I have 90-year-old clients who come in for facials. So you can see results... Read More →

“On skin care, the nice thing about aesthetics is it’s literally for any age,” says esthetician Heidi Baker, owner of Simply Skin by Heidi. “I treat young people with acne, and I have 90-year-old clients... Read More →

124 - Nov / Dec 24

Connie Benson

Miss Orange Pageant Organizer

As Executive Director of the Miss Orange pageant, Connie Benson will crown her 20th Miss Orange in 2025. The entirely volunteer-run program’s mission is to award scholarships to women ages 17 to 24. - - - - Connie BensonMiss Orange Pageant Organizer Connie Benson, Executive... Read More →

As Executive Director of the Miss Orange pageant, Connie Benson will crown her 20th Miss Orange in 2025. The entirely volunteer-run program’s mission is to award scholarships to women ages 17 to 24. - -... Read More →

124

Elizabeth Raburn

Miss City of Orange 2024

As Miss Orange, Elizabeth Raburn attends a wide variety of events and enjoys getting to know local business owners and others in the community, with her favorite part being meeting with kids. - - - - Elizabeth Raburn / Miss City of Orange Reigning Miss... Read More →

As Miss Orange, Elizabeth Raburn attends a wide variety of events and enjoys getting to know local business owners and others in the community, with her favorite part being meeting with kids. - - -... Read More →

124 - Nov / Dec 24

Treavor Saunders

Duke of Orange 2024

Reigning Duke of Orange Treavor Saunders (seated) was proud to compete with the other contestants vying for the 2024 title. Pictured (in foreground, from left) are Benjamin Finley III and Cameron Geringer-Pates, along with (back row, from left) Dave Simpson, Anatolii Shtapenko, Mike Salas, Aaron... Read More →

Reigning Duke of Orange Treavor Saunders (seated) was proud to compete with the other contestants vying for the 2024 title. Pictured (in foreground, from left) are Benjamin Finley III and Cameron Geringer-Pates, along with (back... Read More →

123 - Sep / Oct 24

AO

Reflecting on Orange

AO founder Jack Selman gives a thumbs up as he receives a letterman jacket from AO Managing Partner RC Alley during the firm’s 50th anniversary luncheon earlier this year. - - - - AO Founded by Orange High School graduates and longtime Orange residents Jack... Read More →

AO founder Jack Selman gives a thumbs up as he receives a letterman jacket from AO Managing Partner RC Alley during the firm’s 50th anniversary luncheon earlier this year. - - - - AO Founded... Read More →