Talk of the Towne Articles

53 - Sep / Oct 12

40 O'Years in the Plaza

O’Hara’s Irish Pub When Ted Robinson walks into O’Hara’s Pub in the Plaza, he knows he’s somewhere where everybody knows his name. “When I was young, I worked across the street at Wally’s Market,” says Robinson, now retired and a regular visitor to the pub.... Read More →

O’Hara’s Irish Pub When Ted Robinson walks into O’Hara’s Pub in the Plaza, he knows he’s somewhere where everybody knows his name. “When I was young, I worked across the street at Wally’s Market,” says... Read More →

53 - Sep / Oct 12

The Wrecking Crew

In the 1960s when Denny Tedesco’s father, Tommy, went to work each day, rather than carrying a briefcase, he left the house with his guitars. While the younger Tedesco understood his father was a musician, he didn’t realize until he reached adulthood the significance of... Read More →

In the 1960s when Denny Tedesco’s father, Tommy, went to work each day, rather than carrying a briefcase, he left the house with his guitars. While the younger Tedesco understood his father was a musician,... Read More →

52 - Jul / Aug 12

Chapman University Economic Forecast Update

In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review, we reported the findings of the 34th annual 2012 Chapman University Economic Forecast Update. The recently-released June 2012 Economic & Business Review covering the U.S., California and Orange County economic forecasts for 2012-13, revealed that for the... Read More →

In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review, we reported the findings of the 34th annual 2012 Chapman University Economic Forecast Update. The recently-released June 2012 Economic & Business Review covering the U.S., California and... Read More →

52 - Jul / Aug 12

Orange Ambassadors

As Miss City of Orange 2012, Megan Wisler enjoys dispelling stereotypes. “Many people wonder if I was a toddler in a tiara, but they quickly see that isn’t the case when they talk to me,” she says. “I love it when they realize that beauty... Read More →

As Miss City of Orange 2012, Megan Wisler enjoys dispelling stereotypes. “Many people wonder if I was a toddler in a tiara, but they quickly see that isn’t the case when they talk to me,”... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Bill Cathcart, Citizen of the Year

In 1972, when the City of Orange Parks and Recreation Department came to remove the palm trees in the Old Towne Orange Plaza, a young landscape architect, Bill Cathcart, tied himself to the trees. As onlookers gathered and Channel 2 recorded the events, he attempted... Read More →

In 1972, when the City of Orange Parks and Recreation Department came to remove the palm trees in the Old Towne Orange Plaza, a young landscape architect, Bill Cathcart, tied himself to the trees. As... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Celebrating 40 Years at Orangeland RV Park

Orangeland RV Park Back in the 1980s when Rob Wimbish was in high school, he worked at Orangeland RV Park where he performed odd jobs. Though the work at the family business wasn’t glamorous, he does have fond memories of his time as an Orangeland... Read More →

Orangeland RV Park Back in the 1980s when Rob Wimbish was in high school, he worked at Orangeland RV Park where he performed odd jobs. Though the work at the family business wasn’t glamorous, he... Read More →

51 - May / Jun 12

Orange Farmers Market Turns One!

Every Saturday morning, longtime Orange resident Anke Vogelvang leaves her house and walks around the corner to the Old Towne Orange Farmers and Artisans Market. There she does her weekly shopping. “I love going to the market,” says Vogelvang, who has lived in the area... Read More →

Every Saturday morning, longtime Orange resident Anke Vogelvang leaves her house and walks around the corner to the Old Towne Orange Farmers and Artisans Market. There she does her weekly shopping. “I love going to... Read More →

50 - Mar / Apr 12

PamParr'd Kids

When people see that Amber Miller’s daughter has mastered the alphabet and is writing her name, they usually assume that the 3 ½-year-old is advanced because her mother is a kindergarten teacher. Miller is happy to set them straight and explain that Kennedy is well... Read More →

When people see that Amber Miller’s daughter has mastered the alphabet and is writing her name, they usually assume that the 3 ½-year-old is advanced because her mother is a kindergarten teacher. Miller is happy... Read More →

47 - Sep / Oct 11

Reviewing the Plaza

. . . for 10 Years!

The premiere edition of the Old Towne Orange Plaza Review, published August 30, 2001, just twelve days prior to 9–11, a day that changed our world. - - - - Old Towne Orange Plaza Review When Mike Escobedo published the first edition of the Old... Read More →

The premiere edition of the Old Towne Orange Plaza Review, published August 30, 2001, just twelve days prior to 9–11, a day that changed our world. - - - - Old Towne Orange Plaza Review... Read More →

46 - Jul/ Aug 11

Coming Full Circle with OrangeReview.com

OrangeReview.com In the early 1980s just when “MTV” hit the air, Old Towne Orange Plaza Review founder and publisher Mike Escobedo landed a job with Times Mirror Videotex, a precursor to today’s Internet. Though the project ceased after three years due to the American public... Read More →

OrangeReview.com In the early 1980s just when “MTV” hit the air, Old Towne Orange Plaza Review founder and publisher Mike Escobedo landed a job with Times Mirror Videotex, a precursor to today’s Internet. Though the... Read More →