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The Hilbert Museum of California Art at the Pageant of the Masters
“Monday at the Crab Cooker” by Bradford J. Salamon (b.1963)
2016 / Oil on canvas / The Hilbert Collection
Old Towne Orange PLAZAREVIEW
From the Publisher
The carefree nature of summertime offers the perfect opportunity to try new adventures. Within these pages of the Old Towne Orange Plaza Review, we introduce you to a variety of brand-new establishments ready to welcome you.
In the “New to the Neighborhood” column (pgs. 6-7), meet two recently opened businesses focused on serving up unique experiences. Consider dining at Baba G for some tasty and heathy, quick-serve Mediterranean cuisine. You can also stop in at CedarHouse for some java and good conversation.
At Old Towne’s Hilbert Museum of California Art, there’s always something new brewing, and this summer is no exception. For the first time ever, The Hilbert is collaborating with The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach. Five pieces from the museum will be part of the Pageant’s show, “Gold Coast: Treasures of California.” Read all about the paintings to be recreated live on stage and the corresponding exhibits at the museum on pages 18-19.
While we enjoy the new in Old Towne, we also honor long-standing establishments, such as the Army Navy Store, celebrating an incredible 70 years in the Plaza (pg. 19) and the Orange Grove Lodge No. 293, a chapter of the Grand Lodge of California, home to the Freemasons. The Lodge has been in Orange since 1888, just before the city’s incorporation.
As we admire the enduring nature of such Old Towne fixtures, I am reminded that in this increasingly virtual world, how refreshing and comforting it can be to hold the print version of the Plaza Review in your hands as you peruse the pages.
Wishing you a wonderful summer here in our one-of-a-kind city enjoying all the community has to offer.
Sincerely,
Mike Escobedo
134 South Glassell St. / Orange, CA 92866
714 - 743 - 6919
Mike@OrangeReview.com
What’s Happ e ning
JULY 2025
Fri / Jul 4 / 10 am
Orange Park Acres 4th of July Parade
Enjoy this year’s 58th Annual Parade. 6500 Santiago Canyon Rd OrangeParkAcres.org
Thu / Jul 17 / 6 - 9 pm
Orange Chamber of Commerce Board Installation Dinner & “Best of Orange” Awards Ceremony Celebrate the Chamber Board & “The Best of Orange” award winners. Hotel Fera 100 The City Dr 714-538-3581 / OrangeChamber.com
Sat / Jul 19 / 7:30 pm
Fairhaven Memorial Park Movie Night: “The Goonies” Enjoy this FREE movie under the stars. 1702 Fairhaven Ave, SA 714-633-1442 / FairhavenMemorial.com
Tue / Jul 22 / 8 - 9 am
Orange Chamber “Eggs & Issues”
Join special guest, Clarissa Serpas, The Southern California Gas Company. Hotel Fera 100 The City Dr 714-538-3581 / OrangeChamber.com
Tue / Jul 22 / 5:30 - 7 pm
Orange Community Historical Society Free Public Event
Explore “The Histories and Mysteries of Black Star Canyon & Irvine Park” with Naturalist, Speaker & Historian Joel Robinson. Orange Main Library: 407 East Chapman HistoricalOrange.org / 714-202-7570
Fri / Jul 25 / 5:30 - 7:30 pm
City of Orange Public Library Foundation “Summer Soirée at The Squeeze” Join us for a summer evening of celebration and support for the Orange Public Library. $25 per person. The Squeeze: 80 Plaza Square 714-288-2470 / OPLFoundation.org
AUGUST 2025
Sun / Aug 10 / 4:30 pm
Musco Center “Symphony in the Cities” Pacific Symphony hosts this free outdoor concert, featuring popular classics, pop & patriotic favorites. Activities begin at 5:30 pm. Concert begins at 7 pm. Aitken Arts Plaza 415 North Glassell 714-997-6812 / MuscoCenter.org
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Around the Plaza!
Sat / Aug 16 / 10 am - 5 pm
Old Towne Orange
Thrift & Vintage Walk ‘n’ Shop
Enjoy a day full of giveaways, raffles, discounts, a passport tour & Grand Prize.
Old Towne Orange Plaza Square at Chapman Ave & Glassell St 909-929-1390 / FullCircleOrange.com
Fri & Sat / Aug 22 & 23
Kids Musical Theater
Auditions for Annie Jr.
Try out to be part of this vibrant and inclusive theater program for youth ages 8-18. Rehearsals on Mon & Thu evenings & Saturdays. Must attend Tech Week on Nov 17-20 with performances on Nov 21-22. St. John’s Lutheran: 154 South Shaffer 714-906-7013 / KidsMusicalTheater.com
Fri - Sun / Aug 29 - 31
Orange International Street Fair
“Tradition Never Gets Old”
Enjoy food, music and entertainment of world cultures, with proceeds going to non-profit organizations in the local community.
Old Towne Orange Chapman & Glassell 714-633-4816 / OrangeStreetFair.org
Wed / 6:30 - 8 pm
Kiwanis Club Concerts in the Park
Enjoy these free community concerts under the stars!
Jul 9 Stone Soul
Jul 16 The Trip
Jul 23 Ronstadt Revival
Jul 30 The New Romantics
Aug 6 90’s Rock Show
Hart Park: 701 South Glassell St 714-264-1340 / KiwanisOfOrange.org
Thu / 2 - 4 pm
Orange Public Library Foundation
FREE “Summer Family Film Fest”
Jul 10 Moana 2
Jul 17 Despicable Me 4
Jul 24 DogMan
Jul 31 Mufasa: The Lion King 407 East Chapman Ave 714-288-2420 / OPLFoundation.org
Thu / 5 - 8 pm
OC Parks Summer Concert Series
Jul 31 Dream like Taylor
Aug 7 Elton, the Early Years Irvine Regional Park: 1 Irvine Park Rd 714-973-6865 / www.OCParks.com
ONGOING
Every Fri / 9 - 11 am
Orange Home Grown Educational Farm
Volunteer Farm Friday Plant, harvest, compost, mend soil & more, as new & seasoned volunteers work together on the farm projects.
356 N Lemon / OrangeHomeGrown.org
Every Sat / 9 am - 1 pm
Orange Home Grown Farmers Market
Begin your day with fresh healthy foods.
1st Sat Knife Sharpening
2nd Sat Free Cooking Demo
3rd Sat Kids Club / Seed Lending 303 W Palm / OrangeHomeGrown.org
2nd Sat / 9 - 11 am
Volunteer Opportunity
Santiago Creek Clean-Up
Join in to help keep the creek clean. SantiagoGreenway.org
3rd Sat / 7:30 pm
Naranjita Flamenco Tablao Flamenco
Performances by a rotating cast of artists. See ad on page 4. 301 East Katella Ave / 714-400-2939 NaranjitaFlamenco.com
2nd & 4th Tue / 6 - 8 pm
City of Orange City Council Meeting
Keep informed about our city. Agendas available the prior Thursday. Orange City Hall: 300 E Chapman 714-744-2225 / CityOfOrange.org
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Baba G
Sharing Their Vision
This summer, two new businesses with long roots in Orange are introducing themselves to Old Towne customers. As they share their visions for their new ventures, get to know the owners of Baba G and CedarHouse.
The longstanding Mediterranean restaurant Byblos Cafe is ready for the next generation, and has rebranded to Baba G, under the ownership of Tim Mahshi, the son of Byblos’ original owners.
Mahshi partnered with Bosscat Kitchen founders Leslie Nguyen and John Reed to take over Byblos Cafe after his parents retired two years ago, but he had long imagined turning the restaurant into a quick-service model.
In May, Baba G reopened as a fast-casual Mediterranean eatery.
“I’m looking forward to making Tim’s dream become a reality,” says Nguyen. “This edition of Baba G is what he had always envisioned it to be: clean, healthy, simple and fast.”
Mahshi was passionate about the fast-casual option for a while, and tried it at last year’s Orange International Street Fair, where the concept proved to be extremely efficient.
In addition to the format changes, Baba G also has a renewed focus on healthy, high-quality ingredients.
For Mahshi, the shift to a more health-oriented menu came from a personal journey.
“I have ulcerative colitis, so I went down a rabbit hole of finding out which foods were actually good for me,” he says. “I realized so much of our health has to do with having fresh foods and avoiding certain ingredients.”
Today, Baba G’s menu has gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan
options, and will soon be entirely seed-oil-free. Customers can customize their own bowl, wrap or salad, or choose from specialties like Baba’s Burger, a Mediterranean koobideh beef patty with za’atar labneh.
Baba G
“It’s a great way for people to mix and match what their taste buds are, and discover some new flavors,” says Mahshi.
Next, Mahshi, Nguyen and Reed are excited to master the quick-service style and scale the
West Chapman Ave. / 714-538-7180 / www. BabaGMediterranean .com
118 South Glassell St. Old Towne Orange 714- 538-8160
Two owners of Baba G, Leslie
and Tim
display their new menu items at the rebranded
“We wanted to maintain our healthier Mediterranean food options, with a fast food environment,” says Nguyen.
“Our menu has so much flavor, and I can eat from it every day without feeling heavy.”
business to multiple locations.
Mahshi says the changes they’ve made to the restaurant, both internally and externally, have introduced Baba G to even some longtime Orange residents who weren’t familiar with Byblos Cafe, and he wants to continue that momentum.
There are also Byblos customers who are attached to the original format, but Mahshi reminds them that he’s committed to building on his parents’ foundation while forging his own path.
“I want people to know that I really appreciate how much everyone adored my parents and their style, but I want them to give Baba G a chance, even if it’s a bit different,” he says. “This is a legacy my parents are thrilled with, and I still talk to them every single day and ask for their opinions.”
PHOTO BY DANA
Nguyen
Mahshi,
Byblos Cafe.
CedarHouse
The founders of Orange-based CedarHouse have completed a decade-long dream to open a space that will be home to their ministry and coffeehouse.
CedarHouse, which held its grand opening in mid-June, was founded by husband-and-wife duo Pete and Patti Shambrook and is owned by CedarHouse Ministry.
“For 10 years, we have had this dream of being able to do ministry in an atmosphere outside of church walls, and have a coffee house that could be a hub for the community,” says Patti.
For the pair, the focus of the coffee shop is very much based on hospitality and relationships.
“Coffee is a great way to connect people, so we wanted a space for everyone here to feel cared for.” says Pete.
Patti and Pete curated CedarHouse to make the atmosphere feel comfortable and welcoming.
“The most common comment we get is that the space feels so homey, like you’re walking into somebody’s house, and that’s what we wanted,” says Patti.
Adding to that feel is the fact that the CedarHouse is indeed inside a home on West Chapman Avenue, a block away from the Orange train station. It’s in a Victorian house built in 1908, and the couple made sure to have that shine through in the decor.
“When we went through construction, we made sure that all of the original trim was left intact,” says Pete. “It’s got this blend of both old and modern that’s eclectic and beautiful.”
While the inside is eclectic, Cedarhouse Coffee’s menu is
intentionally simple. It’s separated by coffee, where guests can order drinks like espresso, cappuccino or iced coffee, and not coffee, which includes options like matcha, chai and hot chocolate.
Customers can also choose to
sweeten their drinks with housemade syrups, like brown butter and lavender, created by manager Larssen Marcus, and pair them with pastries from Long Beach-based bakery Nonna Mercato, including the popular passionfruit Kouign Amann.
Although they’ve only been open for a month, Patti and Pete already have plans to expand their space beyond coffee. For years, they hoped to open a space for the community that includes marriage classes, art classes and community events like local artist markets and open mic nights.
“It’s been one of the greatest things we’ve ever gotten to do, and we feel blessed to have been able to pour our hearts and time into this,” says Patti.
CedarHouse
611 West Chapman Ave. / https:// CedarHouseOC .com/
The team at CedarHouse are pictured here in their newly opened coffeehouse. Seated in front is Sophie Barrientos and (from left) are Larssen Marcus, Sara Steinle, Patti Shambrook, Pete Shambrook and Andrea Reece. Patti and Pete Shambrook founded CedarHouse, and Marcus designed and planned the coffee bar.
by Sheri Ledbetter
A Cut Above
There are many places that keep the residents of Orange and beyond looking good. In this issue, we focus on hair. Three longtime hair establishments in Old Towne Orange have been beautifying clients for a combined nearly 75 years. Circle City Barbers is a full-service barbershop going on its 16th year. Stylist and music muse Crystal Husband has been a staple in Old Towne for 35 years with her unique blend of hair and music. And Salon réBelle is enjoying 23 years in the Plaza as an open space full-service salon.
Circle City Barbers
For 16 years, Circle City Barbers has been an Old Towne Orange staple. Co-owners Philip Hernandez and Eric Webb, who met while working at the same barbershop in Long Beach, pooled their resources and transformed their shared passion for barbering into a thriving business.
The shop’s name, inspired by the former Circle City Disco, pays homage to Orange’s history.
What started as a two-man operation, originally located around the corner from their current location, quickly grew into an eight-employee establishment.
“We’re not chasing fads,” says Hernandez, who began experimenting with cutting hair in high school. “We’re your local neighborhood barber shop.”
This approach is what Hernandez attributes to their longevity and has earned them a loyal clientele, with some customers bringing in their own children after getting haircuts there as kids themselves.
Circle City Barbers prides itself on catering to all ages and styles, from standard cuts to trendy designs or long hair, and they also offer straight razor shaves.
“We are full service,” says Hernandez. “Every haircut comes with a hot towel.”
When it comes to trends, the stylists at Circle City Barbers have seen it all.
“The Peaky Blinders haircut was very popular for a while,” says Hernandez. “Disconnected undercuts, the Brad Pitt Fury
“It
haircut and fauxhawks have also come and gone.”
Now?
“Mullets are coming back in,” says Hernandez. “Like from the 1980s—short on the sides and longer in the back. The haircut that never goes out of style is ‘a traditional gentleman’s haircut.’”
The shop has evolved over the years, initially known for its edgy, punk rock vibe, but has matured to welcome everyone.
“We do any age,” says Hernandez. “One of my longest
customers is 87 years old.”
Hernandez is referring to Dirck Bedford, who originally walked into Circle City Barbers when they first opened.
“I was looking for a new barber, and I asked Hernandez if he only did younger guys,” says Bedford. “He insisted he wants everyone to be comfortable. He is a really nice guy, and it’s fun to talk about family and kids. I’ve been with him ever since.”
City Barbers loves being in Orange. “It’s the sense of community,” says Hernandez. “We’ve gotten to know all the other merchants in Old Towne. Everybody looks out after each other.”
Hernandez and Webb are hopeful that Circle City Barbers has another 16 years in Orange.
“When you have a happy customer, it feels great, whether you’re boosting a teenager’s confidence or earning a new client’s trust,” says Hernandez.
Open seven days a week, Circle Circle City Barbers 133 West Chapman Avenue / 714-453-9765 / @circlecitybarbers on Instagram
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feels good to put a smile on someone’s face,” says Circle City Barbers co-owner Philip Hernandez (fourth from right) with fellow barbers (from left) Mike, Alex, Patrick, co-owner Eric, Josh, Nina and Ray.
A Cut Above
Crystal Husband
In Old Towne Orange, there’s a name that resonates with both style and melody— Crystal Husband. For nearly five decades, the hairstylist and music muse has transformed lives, one haircut at a time, while nurturing the local music scene.
Husband’s journey began at the age of four when she received her first Barbie head, which ignited a passion that would shape her entire career. By 12, she was already cutting hair for her church community.
At 16, she enrolled at Majestic Beauty Academy and soon had her license and was renting a chair at a local salon. This set the stage for her eventual takeover of 59 Plaza Square in 1989, where she would make her mark on Orange for the next 35 years.
Husband has also been involved in the music industry since the 1980s, earning the nickname “the Music Muse.” This passion led her to create the Music Muse Lounge in Old Towne Orange, a haven for artists and a blend of her two loves—hair and music.
“Hair is what brings me joy,” Husband explains. “There’s nothing better than transforming people. It’s like the best job because people walk away with their hair looking
great, and I get paid for it.”
Husband’s approach to hairstyling is to let the client “run the show,” using her intuition and experience to guide them toward a look that suits their lifestyle and personality. Her sensitivity to energy and diverse life experi-
ences allows her to connect deeply with her clients.
“The minute you touch them, it opens up a personal energetic field,” she says. “I don’t just give you a haircut, but also a healing experience.”
Hair stylist and Music Muse, Crystal Husband, is on the go nowadays as she travels to clients to offer her special brand of hair artistry.
Despite personal setbacks that prevented her from working and having to close her doors, she now offers mobile services, bringing her touch to clients’ homes. Husband hopes to find a new permanent location in Orange.
Jessica Hight has been going to Husband for 23 years and met her through her own husband, who has had his hair cut by Husband since 1990.
“Crystal is personable and creates a friendly and relaxing environment,” says Hight, who lives in Orange. “She brings an element of energy and is interested in spending time with you, not getting you in and out.”
“The best thing for me when people come in and they just need something in their life is that the minute they sit in my chair, they’re going to get everything a therapy session, a cut, a blow-dry and even makeup,” says Husband.
Crystal Husband
714-803-7050 / Luvblues36 @hotmail.com
Salon réBelle
Salon réBelle, co-owned by Darryl Holiday and Marcos Trujillo, has been offering a full salon experience in Old Towne Orange for the past 23 years.
Holiday and Trujillo met while working at Carlton Hair. In 2002, they and a group of colleagues pooled their resources to open Salon réBelle a name loosely translated from French to “making it beautiful again.”
Today, the salon boasts 20 stylists and assistants.
We offer everything from cutting, coloring, extensions and head spa services to nails and skin care,” Holiday explains. “We serve all ages. It’s important to us the salon is a welcoming environment to anyone who walks in.”
Even though the industry has moved to renting salon suites, the salon still has an open floorplan. This design is important to the salon’s team-oriented culture, which Holiday describes as a key to its success.
“We can all see each other and our clients and everyone readily helps one another,” says Holiday. “That’s one of the great things I like about our salon.”
Holiday still serves clients from his Carlton days.
“Now they have families of their own, and I cut the parents’ and kids’ hair,” he says. “Our clients are like our family that’s our secret sauce.”
Sandy Waite has been going to Salon réBelle since it opened.
“The salon is warm and inviting,
Darryl Holiday, Owner & Master Stylist; Angelique Gonzales, Salon Experience & Brand Manager; Marcos Trujillo, Owner & Master Stylist; Lorna Rosales, Creative Color Specialist; Erica Huitron; Marisella Flores, Advanced Color Educator & Master Stylist and Yexalen Arredondo, Great Lengths Extension Expert & Stylist.
and it’s a comfortable place to be,” says Waite. “Over the years, my daughter would go to Marcos to have updos, and I would get my nails done. We’ve been committed to Salon réBelle since they’ve opened, and we’re very happy.”
When it comes to hair trends, Holiday says, “They circle back around. But when they come back, we’ll take a piece of that hairstyle from the 1980s (for example) and splash it into what we’re seeing now.”
He notes the quality of products now is tremendously better. “We
are proud to partner with Davines, as we believe in creating good life for all, through Beauty, Ethics and Sustainability.”
“We’re seeing ‘the Rachel’ from “Friends” coming back, but with a modern twist,” he says. “and we are seeing young men want a fade with a perm on top—so we’re doing a lot of perms.”
Holiday’s passion for his craft began in middle school when he started cutting his own hair and that of his brothers.
“In high school, I would pick up extra money cutting people’s hair,” he says. “Sometimes it was a barter, and I would give a haircut for a sandwich.”
Eventually, Holiday would attend Colleen O’Hara’s beauty college in the Plaza, where the Chase bank is currently located.
“My pro tip is to be consistent,” says Holiday, who lives in Old Towne and walks to work. “Find somebody you like and stick with them.” •
Salon réBelle
127 South Olive St. / 714-997-5599 / https:// SalonreBelle .com
Pictured here are Salon réBelle stylists (from left): Arturo Arteaga, Advanced Educator & Master Stylist; Daisy Brito, Assistant Stylist; Katie Doyle, Salon Coordinator; Tuesdae Buttice, Assistant Stylist; Vicky Garza, Advanced Cutting Educator & Founding Artist;
Full Circle in Old Towne
Located at the entrance of Old Towne’s historic Nutwood Place tract, the vintage home of Sean and Jessica McReynolds pays tribute to the iconic river-rock obelisk that stands sentry outside their property—one of six monument signs erected in 1906 that mark the various entrances to the turnof-the-century tract.
The stone walls surrounding the property were built by Sean’s father, who purchased the home in 1987 when Sean was just six months old. Fast forward to 2021, when Sean and Jessica bought the home from his dad just after their own firstborn was only a few months old.
“My dad built these stone walls specifically to complement the pillar, which is located just a few feet away from the property line,” he says.
“The stone wall was the footing for the entire picket fence and is one of my earliest memories from childhood.
“Since taking over the family home, we replaced the fence and redesigned it to complement some of the features of the house, with the alternating thick and thin pickets. We also re-landscaped, replaced the roof and deck and repainted,” says Sean.
Although the couple had pre-
The 1922 Craftsman-style home of Sean and Jessica McReynolds is located in the historic Nutwood Place tract, one of the oldest tracts in Old Towne.
Sean and Jessica enjoy their morning coffee while watching their two sons ages 4 and 2 (with another one on the way in October!).
Written by Karen Anderson Photos by Kristin Smetona : www.smetonaphoto.com
viously rented homes in the Old Towne Orange Historic District, Sean says he never anticipated he’d end up owning the family home one day. His father, who had moved to South Orange County in 2014, had been renting out their home, including most recently to Sean’s sister and her friends.
“When our dad decided to sell the house, my sisters already had plans to move out of state, so the timing worked out great,” says Sean. “We weren’t really looking to buy at the time, but Dad was ready to sell, and interest rates were low. Now that we’re here, it feels like the home I grew up in
but also feels like our own.”
The property occupies the oldest tract neighborhood in Orange. Built in 1922, the house is not designated as an official national historic site because of additions made through the years, such as the master suite that was built in the 1960s. The house directly across the street
from them was built in 1901.
The wood flooring is original to the home, as are the doublehung windows, the glass-paneled built-in hutch, and the distinctive, diamond-paned window in the front. In the kitchen, original glass-paneled cabinets are still perched above what was once a
In the living room, the McReynolds family often read books together on the couch, play music, or enjoy movie nights in front of the fireplace.
Full Circle in Old Towne
place for a cooler box.
The original fireplace was never actually a fireplace, but was designed to hold a stove oven.
“Right now, we have an electric log in the fireplace that gives off some ambiance,” says Jessica. “There is no chimney here.”
With two boys ages four and two and a baby on the way in October, the McReynolds relish raising their family in the closeknit, family-oriented neighborhood.
Sean holds many fond memories of growing up in Old Towne, such as getting his hair cut at the barber shop in the Circle, getting dog tags made at the Army-Navy store, attending free swims at Hart Park and watching “Concerts in the Park” at Hart Park, located just a couple blocks from their home.
He still patronizes some of the family’s favorite restaurants from his youth.
“My sister used to work at the
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Filling Station restaurant in high school, and we went there as kids and still go there now,” says Sean, who attended Covenant Christian School in Orange. “Dad had a cherry-red 1955 Chevy Bel Air, and he would take all of us down to Watson’s for ice cream. My mom always shopped at the antique stores downtown and filled the house with some of what she found.”
A career professional in public
policy for more than 15 years, Sean currently works for the Transportation Corridor Agencies (The Toll Roads) as Director of Government Affairs. Sean got his start in public policy interning for then-Congressman Ed Royce in his Orange office off Chapman Avenue. After Sean graduated from California State University, Fullerton as a political science major, he moved to Washington DC to work for Congressman Royce.
May 13:
1. Accepted a clean city audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
2. Appointed Ariana Cazares to the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees.
3. At homeowner’s request, expanded permit parking in two neighborhoods.
4. Heard Treasurer Garrett Smith’s Treasurer’s Reports for January, February and March of 2025.
5. Adjourned the meeting in memory of Harvey Moreno, founder of Moreno’s Mexican restaurant in El Modena.
May 27:
1. Approved the third extension of Tolling Agreements between Orange and Milan to further evaluate nonresidential uses for the “Brandman site” and the Sully-Miller site.
2. Adopted an ordinance relating to the prohibition of Safe and Sane Fireworks in certain areas of the city.
3. Heard a quarterly update on the city’s Strategic Plan.
June 10:
1. Adopted a $413,590 agreement for Crossing Guard services at 17 locations—one more than the last school year.
Mayor Dan Slater (center) with (clockwise from top left) Mayor pro tem Dennis Bilodeau and Councilmembers Arianna Barrios , Jon Dumitru , Kathy Tavoularis , Ana Gutierrez and John Gyllenhammer
Jessica helps the kids get their favorite afternoon snack in the kitchen.
The dining room doubles as a playroom for the boys and features a gas fireplace with river rock similar to the exterior rock walls that complement the historic Nutwood Place stone obelisk at the entry of the neighborhood.
Jessica, who grew up in Fullerton, moved to DC at the same time to work for a human rights nonprofit. The two were introduced in DC by a mutual friend and were married two years later. They eventually moved back to Orange to be closer to their families. For the last six years, Jessica has worked at CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange, currently serving as Manager of Human Resource Systems.
Inside the three-bedroom, two-
bath Craftsman home, the couple’s personal style is represented by several midcentury furnishings they obtained in Old Towne through the years. On the wall in the dining room hangs a framed print from 1988 commemorating the 100-year anniversary of Old Towne Orange. The dining table came from Woody’s Antiques in Old Towne.
“We bought the table from Woody right before he passed away,” says Sean. “I used to go in
there when I was a kid. I’ve also collected vinyl records from Mr. C’s and other items from the antique stores downtown.”
With summer in full swing, the McReynolds enjoy spending time on their front porch, or on the refurbished deck in the backyard. Built by his dad 25 years ago, the stone firepit features the same river-rock components as the stone walls.
A nod to living in Orange, they painted the front door orange to
contrast with the pearl-white paint and taupe trim.
“We love living here and appreciate the walkability and the small-town feel of Old Towne,” says Jessica. “We sit on our front porch every day while our kids play—our front yard is a true extension of our house. We are so fortunate to have great neighbors and friends in the neighborhood who we see every day. We say it all the time—things are just about as perfect as can be here in Old Towne Orange.” •
2. Awarded a contract for new Pickleball Courts at Hart Park—funded by a $2,000,000 Federal Grant obtained by Congressmember Lou Correa.
3. Appointed Brandy Romero to the Park Planning and Community Events Commission.
4. Appointed Adam Carr to the Investment Advisory Committee.
5. Received a Financial Analysis Report from the Audit Advisory Committee (Orange Citizens) on the city’s spending history dating back to 2008. The report can be viewed on the city’s website at cityoforange.org.
June 24:
1. Approved an agreement with the Red Cross for use of city facilities during disaster-related events.
2. Approved a contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for street pavement rehabilitation on several Orange streets.
3. Adopted an ordinance prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide for recreational use.
4. Adopted an ordinance establishing code provisions for tobacco retail establishments, including smoke and vape shops.
5. Adopted a Resolution declaring July 26, 2025 as Arbor Day in Orange.
6. Approved an Agreement for Employment for new City Manager, Jarad Hildenbrand.
7. Approved Fiscal Year 2025-26 Orange Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
8. Approved an Agreement with ACE Parking for Paid Parking Implementation, Enforcement and Management Services in the Old Towne Commercial Core with implementation to begin in November of 2025.
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The McReynolds like to take evening walks around the neighborhood or to the Plaza. Pictured in the background is one of six historic stone markers erected in the Nutwood Place neighborhood in 1906.
Surrounded by greenery, the family gathers around the firepit for marshmallows after dinner.
Secrets, Service and History: Inside Old Towne Orange’s Hidden Masonic Legacy
by Arely Valenzuela
Tucked between a jewelry shop and a bagelry in the Plaza stands a doorway you might have passed a hundred times without a second thought. But behind it, one of the world’s oldest fraternities quietly gathers, working to improve themselves as individuals, brothers and members of the community.
The Freemasons are a centuries -old organization rooted in moral philosophy, allegory and symbolism. Through ritual and fellowship, members pursue personal growth, build lasting friendships and give back to the community.
“We’re trying to be better humans every day,” says Ralph Shelton, a member of the Orange Grove Lodge. “We’re in a support group that holds us accountable to that goal.”
A member since he was 21, today Shelton is one of the longstanding pillars of Orange Grove Lodge No. 293 (a chapter of the Grand Lodge of California).
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Established in 1888 just before the city’s incorporation, the Lodge is actually older than Orange itself.
Masons are known for laying cornerstones in public buildings, and Orange is no exception.
While the group has often been wrapped in mystery, its legacy is hiding in plain sight. Notable members from history include George Washington, Harry S. Truman and Isaac Lea Collins, who was the very first Worshipful Master of the Orange Grove Lodge. As such, his name still graces the major street that cuts through Orange.
Though those names now belong to history books, the Orange Lodge remains active. Its current Worshipful Master, Cesar Bustos, is helping shape the next chapter of Orange Masonry.
“I’ve always had a special place in my heart for Orange,” says Bustos, who discovered the Freemasons while reading David McCullough’s biography of Truman. Inspired by their influence on American ideals and values, he eventually found himself drawn
For more than a century, the Lodge has played a key role in civic life, both symbolically and literally.
Pictured here are the 2025 Orange Grove Lodge Officers. Seated in front is Cesar Bustos; (back row from left) are Karl Sandhoff, Shawn McCuen, Jim Berry, Dennis Rootes, David Shaffer, Paul Overton and David Soliven and in the middle (from left) are Leon Lowe, Jerry Torres, Keith Jones, Don Ancheta, James McCallion and Scott Holland.
to the Masons. Like the many influential men among their ranks, he too wanted to be a part of something bigger than himself.
“It makes you realize your potential of being a better person,” says Bustos, who started as the Lodge’s organist and has been a member for more than 15 years.
The spirit of self-betterment often finds its way into community action. Many Orange residents have unknowingly benefited from the Lodge’s contributions. When the annual Treats in the Streets event was at risk of cancellation due to lack of funding last October, the Masons of Orange stepped in.
Brandy Romero, co-founder of The Squeeze in Old Towne Orange and one of the event’s organizers, was concerned when she found herself extremely short just a week before last year’s event. In response, she turned to the Orange Lodge for help, and they graciously donated the remaining funds.
“They really came through and saved the day,” says Romero.
Shelton and Bustos say that kind of support isn’t about recog-
nition—it’s about giving back to the community.
“When it comes to charity, we just ask, ‘what needs to be done?’” says Shelton, who credits the Lodge for many of his lifelong friendships. Now, with more than 40 years under his belt, he takes pride in mentoring the next generation.
“I see these guys come in and develop and become leaders, and I get to have a hand in that,” says Shelton. “It’s incredibly fulfilling to be a part of that development.”
The Orange Grove Lodge welcomes men of all backgrounds and professions, so long as they believe in a higher power— defined by each member's own personal faith. This diversity of thought and experience is part of what makes the brotherhood so enduring.
Their doors are open to those who are curious, and as the Freemasons say: 2B1ASK1. •
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Niklas Myhr, PhD
by Julie Bawden-Davis
As Google’s #1-ranked “Social Media Professor,” Niklas Myhr saw firsthand what can happen when you have a strong online presence. Basically, he laid the groundwork and then happenstance and synchronicity stepped in.
“Social Media Professor wasn’t my term, but something coined by my students. They even started a Facebook Fan Page that soon gained 1,000 followers,” says Myhr, who has taught social media, digital and global marketing at Chapman University since 2006.
“As a fun experiment, when the students first gave me the tagline, I started my website TheSocialMediaProfessor.com. Before long, the site began ranking on Google, and I was being contacted by major news outlets for comments about social media and even got invited to serve as Digital Advisor to HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco!”
It was opportunities such as these that enabled him to illustrate to students how an online presence can impact a person’s career.
“Certainly, serendipity is involved, but you also need to plan for opportunities and be discoverable,” says Myhr, who is also an international TEDx and Keynote Speaker.
International Beginnings
Born and raised in Sweden, Myhr spent his formative years in the northern part of the country in Piteå, a small city by the Gulf of Bothnia and close to Finland. His parents exposed him and his brothers to what Europe had to offer, including trips to countries such as France and Italy, where they would explore different cultures.
His father also started the alpine ski club in their hometown, and Myhr became involved in competitive alpine skiing, a sport he still enjoys today on California’s Mammoth Mountain.
From his father, who was a dentist just like his mother, Myhr
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learned the value of one of the basic tenets of social media and marketing in general—networking.
“My father saw from his mother, who ran a farm as a widow near the Arctic Circle, the importance of reaching out when you need help, and returning the favor by helping others when they need assistance. Those lessons stuck with me,” he says.
After graduating from high school, Myhr spent a year in the Swedish Army as a sergeant, then attended engineering school in southern Sweden at Linköping University, where he earned a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management. He then moved to Stockholm, where he worked at a computer consulting company for two years, following that position with one at the executive education arm of the Stockholm School of Economics that gave him further opportunity to explore the world.
“I was equipped with a laptop and flown around the world to interview executives at various large companies,” he says.
“With the information I gathered, I wrote case studies about the business situations the executives found themselves in and the challenges they faced. It was a fascinating job that taught me a great deal about the business landscape, as well as what keeps executives up at night.”
During his time at that position, his French mentor asked him a presumptive question that changed the trajectory of his life.
“He wanted to know at what school in the U.S. I was going to get my PhD,” says Myhr. “At the time, I didn’t know I was getting my PhD, let alone in America. He introduced me to some U.S. schools, including Harvard, but having missed the application deadline there, I still sent in an application to Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.”
Heading to America
Applying was something Myhr did to appease his professor, and getting in was a “long shot,” so he was greatly surprised when he received a full scholarship to Darden.
“I had a condo in Stockholm, a good job, and friends and family, so moving out of the country was inconvenient, to say the least,” he says. “But curiosity got the better of me, so I took the opportunity to go to America to get my PhD and then planned on coming home to be a consultant.”
While he thought he’d return home, Myhr found he greatly enjoyed the American college and university environment, so he took a position to teach Marketing at Tulane University in New Orleans. There, he taught Global B2B Marketing, focusing on how the Internet would impact business-to-business marketing in the future, including how it would allow people to become virtually acquainted before needing to travel and meet in person. He held the position at Tulane in the waning years of the dotcom bubble.
“Four weeks prior to the dotcom bubble crash in 2000, I gave my students a handout that said, ‘Are you ready for the dotcom crash?’ When the crash did occur, things slowed for a time regarding the Internet, and many thought online transactions in general were a fad,” he says. “But as online businesses that survived the crash, like Amazon, began to thrive, Internet marketing gained momentum once again. Several years later, around 2009, Facebook took off with mass online adoption, and social media became a thing.”
Coming to Chapman
Following his position at Tulane, Myhr taught at American University in Washington DC until he joined Chapman in 2006. “Chapman was custom-built for me,” says Myhr. “I loved the idea of personalized education for students and teaching them in a way that enables them to thrive in the workforce.”
One way in which he has accomplished the mission of providing personalized education was to cofound in 2010 with the late Clas Wihlborg, Chapman’s MBA Travel Course, “Business in Scandinavia.” Each summer, he takes graduate students from the Argyros College of Business and Economics across much of Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland for two weeks while
Hilbert Museum takes the Spotlight
One of Orange County’s most beloved summer traditions—the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach—is shining its footlights on Chapman University’s Hilbert Museum of California Art this year. In a unique and thrilling collaboration, the Pageant will present five works from the museum’s acclaimed collection as part of its 2025 show, “Gold Coast: Treasures of California,” transforming paintings into their signature “living picture s,” or tableaux vivants
The Pageant’s homage to the
Hilbert Museum includes a remarkable lineup of artworks, including two by famed California Scene painters, Phil Dike and Lee Blair, as well as two contemporary urban realist paintings by Southern California artist Bradford J. Salamon. Audiences will also see a dramatic staging of “Pleasures Along the Beach”, the iconic 40foot-long Millard Sheets glass mosaic that adorns the west façade of the Hilbert Museum itself. California Art aficionados can also enjoy a special “Hilbert Night” at the Pageant on July 9,
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when museum founder Mark Hilbert will appear onstage as himself —recreating his image from Salamon’s painting “Monday at the Crab Cooker,” which captures Hilbert, Salamon and California art writer and curator Gordon McClelland enjoying a relaxed lunch “under the shark” at the famed Newport Beach eatery. The three often met there in the years leading up to Hilbert’s founding of his namesake museum at Chapman, to discuss California art and history and to dream about an eventual museum.
“I’m both honored and amused!” says Mark Hilbert. “I never imagined that a painting including me would end up recreated live in front of thousands of people—and that I’d get into costume and makeup to be part of it myself! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I’m grateful to the Pageant for making it possible, and to Bradford for creating such a meaningful and fun work.”
“Monday at the Crab Cooker” is one of five Hilbert Museumowned works included in this summer’s Pageant. The others are Salamon’s moody nocturne “Seal Beach Nighthawks,” Dike’s luminous watercolor “Afternoon at Diver’s Cove,”, and Lee Blair’s “Mary by the Sea,” which depicts his fiancée Mary Robinson. She would become Mary Blair, one of Disney’s most famous artists, who designed the look and feel of
“Alice in Wonderland,” “Peter Pan” and It’s a Small World.
Bradford Salamon, who has several works featured in this year’s Pageant—including “Marine Room”, a new painting of the interior of the beloved tavern in Laguna Beach commissioned specially for the event—is equally enthusiastic. “The Pageant is such a beautiful tribute to art and history,” he says. “It’s an honor to have my work included, and especially meaningful to know that pieces I created for the Hilbert Collection are helping to tell the story of California through this incredible live performance.”
Hilbert Museum Director Mary Platt calls the collaboration “a wonderful meeting of two Orange County cultural treasures. We are thrilled to have the Hilbert Museum’s art so prominently featured at this year’s Pageant of the Masters,” she says. “To see these beloved works come to life onstage—with such artistry and theatrical magic—is deeply moving. We’re very grateful to Pageant Artistic Director Diane Challis Davy and her entire talented staff and crew for making this a reality. And of course, we’re so excited for Mark to get his star turn!”
Visitors can view all four of the Hilbert paintings selected for the Pageant in a special display now on view in the North Gallery of the museum. And the enormous Millard Sheets mosaic, which will serve as the Pageant’s penultimate tableau this summer, is on permanent public view—gracing the museum’s exterior wall facing Atchison Street.
Tickets to the Pageant of the Masters, running nightly through August 30 at the Irvine Bowl in Laguna Beach, and including “Hilbert Night” on July 9, are available at www.FOAPOM.com or by calling 800-487-3378. •
Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University is located at 167 North Atchison St. in Old Towne, across from the train station. The museum is open Tue-Sat 10 am to 5 pm, and admission is free. To save time checking in, pre-register online at www. HilbertMuseum .org More information: 714-516-5880 during open hours.
The museum seeks volunteer docents on Sundays for 3-hour shifts. Email HilbertMuseum @chapman.edu with the subject line “Sunday docent” to inquire.
A Family-Run Operation for 70 Years
by Yuki Klotz Burwell
An Old Towne business has reached a milestone that few retailers achieve: 70 years in operation. Army Navy Store in the Plaza continues to serve customers whose families have shopped there since it opened in 1955, making it one of the last Army Navy Stores in Southern California.
Founded by two brothers, Tony Sr. and Carlos Alvarez, who learned the surplus business working at other stores, the shop started at a location just doors away before moving to its current address. The timing aligned with the post-World War II era when military surplus was readily available, and these types of stores appeared in cities across America.
“We’re proud of the store and that we’ve been able to adjust to stay a viable business over the years,” says Tony Alvarez, Jr., son of Tony Sr. “I love the fact that we keep seeing so many of our old friends and neighbors. It’s been a blessing to our family.”
The business has seen the Plaza change considerably over the years. Tony Jr. and all of his siblings were born in Orange and graduated from Villa Park High School.
“Watching the changes in the Plaza has been incredible,” says Steve Alvarez, also Tony Sr.’s son and a current co-owner of the Army Navy Store. “One of the great things about Old Towne is that the businesses may change, but the buildings and atmosphere stay the same. I think that’s what people like about our store is that it still looks and feels the same as it always has.”
While Army Navy Store’s layout has stayed mostly the same over the years, the merchandise has shifted with current events. Tony Jr. says he has been able to mark the passing of time and identify fads by what’s for sale at the store.
From traditional military surplus to camping equipment, the store has shifted its focus based on customer needs. During Y2K, customers bought survival gear. When the pandemic hit, the store sold out of ammunition and freeze-dried food.
“When skateboards first started to get popular, I had to find out where to get skateboards and how to put them together,” says Tony Jr. “But because we weren’t just a skateboard shop, we were able to pivot to the next big thing, whether that was fishing equipment or kayaks.”
Community members say that sense of adaptability and skill for selling in-trend items have played a big role in the store’s success.
“They know their market and they’re always tweaking the selection based on the demands of the community while staying true to their roots,” says John Pavlisin, Jr., whose father started Orange Cycle and has kept the store in the family for almost as long as the Alvarez’s have. “The family always takes pride in their store and treats their customers and employees like family. I’m very proud to have known the Alvarez family for this long.”
From its opening 70 years ago, the shop has remained a family-run operation. There was a period when only Alvarez family members would work at the shop, and although they’ve expanded their employee roster, Steve continues to run his family’s legacy.
“My kids essentially grew up here and would come to the office with me when they were little,” he says. “Now they’re working here, which is awesome and a full circle moment.”
The generational connection extends beyond the owners to include longtime customers as well.
“We have shoppers who tell us they remember coming here with their grandparents in the 1950s, and it’s nice to catch up with them,” says Steve. “I think a lot of people like the feeling of community and familiarity here at the store. It feels like home.” •
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they learn about the countries’ high-tech business environments and local culture and make valuable professional contacts.
“Niklas is one of our star professors, who makes our emphasis on personalized education come to life,” says Tom Turk, Dean of the Argyros School of Business and Economics. “His annual travel course to Scandinavia is memorable and one of our signature experiences. He really cares about people and is the kind of professor that students remember for years to come.”
Turk’s Executive Assistant, Rita Desjardins, agrees. “Niklas is well-known for his high energy and engaging personality. He truly cares about the importance of being a positive influence on others and is dedicated to the student experience.”
Myhr, who received the Bloomberg Business Week Award for Teaching Innovation, takes the task of preparing students for the work world seriously. In 2016, he even did a Reverse Internship at a leading digital marketing agency, VaynerMedia, in New York, where he worked closely with social media personality Gary Vaynerchuk and his personal brand team. The experience enabled Myhr to better understand what his students need to prepare for when they enter the workforce.
While he is focused on social media and digital marketing, Myhr finds it important to also stress to students that networking is more than communicating online.
“I tell them that successful career professionals network both on and offline,” he says. “If students have a chance to meet with people in person, I suggest they don’t miss out on the opportunity, as doing so can mean making meaningful connections that benefit their future.”
Myhr, who lives in Orange, takes his own advice, including bicycling to the Old Towne Orange Farmers and Artisans Market every Saturday with his wife, Monica, where they enjoy visiting with neighbors and vendors. •
O RANGE P OLICE F OUNDATION Secures Funding to Expand Access to Life-Saving AEDs
by Julie Bawden-Davis
Thanks to the Orange Police Foundation, citizens of Orange can feel safer. Recent funding provided by Providence St. Joseph Hospital will help the Foundation equip police department marked patrol vehicles with life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices.
“When it comes to many cardiac emergencies, time is of the essence to prevent irreversible damage or death,” says George Baskevitch, MD, an Orange Police Department (OPD) reserve officer and tactical physician for the OPD SWAT team.
“Police officers are typically on the front lines and often arrive before the paramedics, so having AEDs in their possession can significantly cut the time between the onset of a potentially fatal dysrhythmia and corrective action,” says Baskevitch.
“A lot of lives have been saved with the ready access of AEDs, which when employed cardiovert, correcting dysrhythmia,” says Baskevitch, who retired in 2023 after 40 years working in the emergency room, including as Medical Director of the Emergency Department at West Anaheim Medical Center.
In addition to saving the lives of citizens, an AED can be used if needed by police officers themselves. In March 2023, an event occurred where an on-duty police officer had a heart attack. The availability of an AED may have lessened the impact of his medical emergency.
As AED technology has evolved, these devices have become more accessible and widely understood. Orange PD has had AEDs in the headquarters’ facility for years, and they are now mandated in public buildings. With AEDs already present in schools, businesses and public spaces throughout Orange, expanding their availability in police vehicles ensures that life-saving tools are on hand when every second counts.
Using an AED is straightforward. Each unit provides audio and visual guidance during the process. Officers receive regular training in the use of AEDs as part of ongoing emergency first aid. The machines evaluate if there is a cardiac emergency with a person’s heart and will not deliver any shock unless warranted.
According to Sean O’Toole, President of the Orange Police Foundation, “This initiative will maintain consistency by deploying the same type of device in every vehicle. While less expensive AEDs exist, they are typically designed for stationary use and lack the rugged features required for mobile environments. The devices selected for this program are built to withstand the demands of police work, ensuring they remain effective and accessible in the field.”
The $50,000 in funds from Providence St. Joseph will cover the purchase, installation and maintenance of AEDs in about half of the marked patrol vehicles, ensuring that officers are equipped to respond immediately to life-threatening emergencies.
To join Providence St. Joseph in supporting the Orange PD’s ongoing AED fundraising efforts, donations can be made online through the Police Foundation website at orangepolicefoundation.org using DonorSnap or PayPal. Donations to the Orange Police Foundation (a 501(c)3 charity) are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Always consult your tax advisor for additional information. •
For more information about the AED program or to support the initiative, visit www.OrangePoliceFoundatio n.org or contact Dan Adams at Dan@OrangePoliceFoundatio n.org
Renata’s, a Favorite Pastime
by Kristin Smetona
For Vicki Chaisson , it’s fitting she is our coupon winner. This month marks 41 years since she and her husband, Jay, moved into their Cambridge and Katella area home, drawn by a house she instantly loved.
Now a grandmother of five with one great-grandchild, Chaisson has become deeply involved in the community. Recently, she and Jay joined the Orange Elks Lodge to give back through volunteer efforts, from school breakfasts to placing flags at veterans’ graves.
For local charities, Chaisson loves to sew and crochet and make baby blankets. She is currently crocheting scarves for the military for Operation Gratitude. “I have a sewing stash to last me a lifetime if I never bought another thing,” she says with a chuckle.
One of Chaisson’s favorite pastimes is walking her rescue dog, Midnight, through Old Towne several times a week with Jay and enjoying Renata’s Café Italian o.
“Jay always gets the chicken parmesan,” says Vicki. “He just loves the dish everywhere he goes.”
Vicki’s favorite entrée at Renata’s is Capellini alla checca, a pasta dish made with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil. She also enjoys the homemade soup, brushetta and zucchini fritti. •
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