Know the Neighbors Articles

Craftsmanship in Orange

110 - Jul / Aug 22

Keith Misumi, owner of Bear Flag Construction, stands in front of one of his Old Towne Orange restoration projects. Misumi especially enjoys the craftmanship aspect of his work. - - - - Bear Flag Construction As a general contractor for the last 40 years, Keith... Read More →

Keith Misumi, owner of Bear Flag Construction, stands...

Guardian Roofs and Energy Solutions

Craftsmanship in Orange

110 - Jul / Aug 22

At Guardian Roofs, covering customers with roofing solutions is top priority. Pictured here is the company’s team (from left) Hope Valdez, Helen Tredo, Owner Steve Sudduth and his son, Justin Sudduth, Diana Hughes and Mona Portilla. - - - - Guardian Roofs and Energy Solutions... Read More →

At Guardian Roofs, covering customers with roofing solutions...

Shafer Plumbing

Craftsmanship in Orange

110 - Jul / Aug 22

Known for creative solutions to just about any plumbing challenge, the folks at Shafer Plumbing work hard to satisfy clients. Pictured here in front of the company’s Orange warehouse and office are (from left) Jasmine Clemente, Shelley George, Julie Cordell, Owners Steve and Ruthe Shafer,... Read More →

Known for creative solutions to just about any...

O'Hara's Pub

Looking Good in Orange

109 - May / Jun 22

Owner Christine Thompson raises a glass to O’Hara’s 50th anniversary with longtime bartender Jason Gardner. - - - - O’Hara’s Irish Pub A teetotaling Canadian is where O’Hara’s Irish Pub’s history begins. Fifty years ago, original owner Gail Hewitt founded the classic dark pub serving... Read More →

Owner Christine Thompson raises a glass to O’Hara’s...

Orangeland RV Park

Looking Good in Orange

109 - May / Jun 22

For 50 years, Orangeland RV Park longtime employees have welcomed visitors from all over the nation. Front row (from left) Elaine Ramos and Cindy Wimbish. Middle row, Abe LaLande, Rogelio Serrato-Perez, Sandra Slezak and Debbie Burkhart and back row, Luis Gomez, Hector Serrato-Perez, Paul Newton,... Read More →

For 50 years, Orangeland RV Park longtime employees...

Steve Molina's Collectibles

Spreading the Love

107 -Jan / Feb 22

Steve Molina and his fiancé, Gretchen Davey, pose inside of their booth at Orange Circle Antique Mall. When they aren’t traveling in search of new pieces, the pair love watching old movies, cementing their devotion to all things vintage. - - - - Steve Molina’s... Read More →

Steve Molina and his fiancé, Gretchen Davey, pose...

1886 Brewing Company & Smoqued BBQ

Join the Festivities

106 - Nov / Dec 21

Business partners Drew Ciora (left) and Mike Hernandez sip on craft beers in the yard area of 1886 Brewing Company. The duo opened Smoqued BBQ, their first joint venture together, in 2012, but are excited to celebrate their first holiday season in their newest brewery.... Read More →

Business partners Drew Ciora (left) and Mike Hernandez...

Orange Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis

Safety First

105 - Sep / Oct 21

“The great thing about this job is every day is different,” says Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis. “And since it’s different every day, we come in and adjust to whatever the day is.” - - - - Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis Sean deMetropolis is nearing the... Read More →

“The great thing about this job is every...

Orange Police Chief Dan Adams

Safety First

105 - Sep / Oct 21

“This is the noblest profession I believe there is,” says Police Chief Dan Adams, who leads a department with about 160 sworn officers and 120 support staff. “Everybody needs people working to keep the community safe.” - - - - Police Chief Dan Adams Dan... Read More →

“This is the noblest profession I believe there...

Steve & Ruthie Shafer

Backyard Markeover

104 - Jul / Aug 21

What started out as a simple patio cover at the home of Ruthe and Steve Shafer transformed into a backyard retreat, complete with an outdoor kitchen where the couple enjoys entertaining family and friends. - - - - Steve and Ruthe Shafer Two years ago,... Read More →

What started out as a simple patio cover...