Know the Neighbors Articles

127 - May / Jun 25

Preserving Our History

Civil War weaponry and supplies on display at the American Legion include a Union soldier’s kepi (hat), canteen and cartridge box, and an 1862 Springfield rifle and bayonet. - - - - American Legion Post 132 Tucked in the Orange Plaza is a goldmine of... Read More →

Civil War weaponry and supplies on display at the American Legion include a Union soldier’s kepi (hat), canteen and cartridge box, and an 1862 Springfield rifle and bayonet. - - - - American Legion Post... Read More →

127 - May / Jun 25

Old Towne Preservation Association

Preserving Our History

Founding OTPA members (from left) Dale Rahn, Teresa ‘Tita’ Smith, Russ Barrios and Rob Boice cut the OTPA 10th anniversary cake at an event in 1996. - - - - Old Towne Preservation Association In the heart of Orange lies a treasure trove of history... Read More →

Founding OTPA members (from left) Dale Rahn, Teresa ‘Tita’ Smith, Russ Barrios and Rob Boice cut the OTPA 10th anniversary cake at an event in 1996. - - - - Old Towne Preservation Association In... Read More →

127 - May / Jun 25

The Orange Lionettes at the Orange History Center

Preserving Our History

The Lionettes’ World Series event program is from 1954. All of these items are a part of the Orange History Center’s ephemera collection.- - - - Two institutions stand as testaments to the city’s history: the Orange Lionettes softball team and the History Center at... Read More →

The Lionettes’ World Series event program is from 1954. All of these items are a part of the Orange History Center’s ephemera collection.- - - - Two institutions stand as testaments to the city’s history:... Read More →

126 - Mar / Apr 25

Aaron Schulze

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 →