Know the Neighbors Articles

124 - Nov / Dec 24

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 →

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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 →

123 - Jul / Aug 24

Friendly Center

Reflecting on Orange

Friendly Center President/CEO Kenia Hernandez Cueto, PhD (front) stands with her team (front to back) Director of Education & Workforce Development Jennifer Acuña, Director of Family & Community Development Jessica Ruelas and Director of Operations Steve Getman. - - - - Friendly Center In 1924,... Read More →

Friendly Center President/CEO Kenia Hernandez Cueto, PhD (front) stands with her team (front to back) Director of Education & Workforce Development Jennifer Acuña, Director of Family & Community Development Jessica Ruelas and Director of Operations... Read More →

123 - Jul / Aug 24

Orange Elks

Reflecting on Orange

Orange Elks Exalted Ruler JC Cortez (back row center) is surrounded by Lodge leaders at the Orange Lodge’s 101st Installation of Officers earlier this year. - - - - Orange Elks Orange Elks Lodge 1475 celebrates its 100th anniversary. Originally located above what is now... Read More →

Orange Elks Exalted Ruler JC Cortez (back row center) is surrounded by Lodge leaders at the Orange Lodge’s 101st Installation of Officers earlier this year. - - - - Orange Elks Orange Elks Lodge 1475... Read More →

122 - Jul / Aug 24

Big Y Yardage

Inspiring Home Improvements

An engineer by trade, Hal Saldarini, Owner of Big Y Yardage, designed computer systems for a large corporation that made bedding, draperies, sleeping pillows and mattress pads, before striking out on his own. “Our big secret is we can buy great fabrics mill direct at... Read More →

An engineer by trade, Hal Saldarini, Owner of Big Y Yardage, designed computer systems for a large corporation that made bedding, draperies, sleeping pillows and mattress pads, before striking out on his own. “Our big... Read More →

122 - Jul / Aug 24

Expert Lamp Repair & Restoration

Inspiring Home Improvments

When the rent increased at their shop in La Habra, Eugene and May Ramos, Owners of Expert Lamp & Restoration, relocated next door to Victor’s Lighting in Orange. “I’ve known the owner of Victor’s Lighting for a long time,” says Eugene. “He suggested we move... Read More →

When the rent increased at their shop in La Habra, Eugene and May Ramos, Owners of Expert Lamp & Restoration, relocated next door to Victor’s Lighting in Orange. “I’ve known the owner of Victor’s Lighting... Read More →

122 - Jul / Aug 24

Sloan Co Design

Inspiring Home Improvements

“There is so much information and imagery at our fingertips when it comes to home design that oftentimes decision fatigue can set in for homeowners, causing them to hold off on starting projects,” says Amanda Sloan of Sloan Co Design. “Our goal is to take... Read More →

“There is so much information and imagery at our fingertips when it comes to home design that oftentimes decision fatigue can set in for homeowners, causing them to hold off on starting projects,” says Amanda... Read More →

121 - May / Jun 24

Ana Gutierrez

From Citizen to Public Servant

“Orange is so eclectic—with Orange Park Acres, Old Towne and El Modena,” says Orange Councilwoman Ana Gutierrez. “We have hills, a great river bed, a couple colleges and a downtown. There’s something for everyone in Orange.” - - - - Ana Gutierrez, District 5 Ana... Read More →

“Orange is so eclectic—with Orange Park Acres, Old Towne and El Modena,” says Orange Councilwoman Ana Gutierrez. “We have hills, a great river bed, a couple colleges and a downtown. There’s something for everyone in... Read More →