By: Brianna O’Donnell What began as one Orange County attorney’s fight against unfair HOA practices has evolved into a nationwide movement for homeowner rights. Through his best-selling book Bad HOA, an educational podcast that homeowners across the country turn to for clarity, and advocacy efforts that have reached the steps
By Ann Stemmer and Denise Landon For many families, one of the most compassionate gifts a loved one can leave behind isn’t found in a will or an heirloom—it’s the peace of knowing everything has been thoughtfully planned. Preplanning a funeral may not be an easy topic to approach, but
How Home Helpers of Orange Coast Brings Compassion and Expertise Home For many families, finding the right in-home care solution for a loved one can feel overwhelming—a maze of questions, emotions, and uncertainty. But for Dwight Brown, owner of Home Helpers of Orange Coast, providing clarity, compassion, and care is
When most people hear the word hospice, they think of medical care in life’s final stages. But for Cristina Allen, founder of Community Care Hospice Orange County, hospice is something deeper, richer, and far more expansive: it’s about honoring the entire journey of each patient while creating a true community
How a local family built a trusted, eco-conscious pest control company focused on community, safety, and honest service SpraySafe Pest Control is a family-owned business born from experience and family values. Owner Shane Kirk’s journey into the industry didn’t begin in a classroom or with a corporate job. Instead, it
A visionary approach with new paths for connection, growth, and cherished moments. For Andrew and Laura, they knew something wasn’t right after a family trip abroad. Four years later, Andrew received a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 49. Andrew and his wife, Laura, decided the safest
By: Jim Kordenbrock Jr., Gerontologist and Veteran The early 1980s were a tough time for Veterans when I started my military career in ROTC. We were just coming off the end of the Vietnam War and four years of the Carter Administration that saw tremendous cuts in the military. Morale
Every marriage has its story, and the longer the marriages, the richer the stories. Four long-term couples at The Covington, an independent senior living community in Aliso Viejo, reflect on their marriages for the month of February celebrating love. Beth and Barry Lamont In the mid-1960s, Barry was an Air
Seniors overwhelmingly want to stay in the comfort of their own home as they age. Our home is filled with memories and it’s what we’ve created over the years with our loved-ones. In Home Care has become a wonderful way that families can honor the wishes of their loved ones
I’m not your typical art gallery-goer, but I have to say I was intrigued by the concept of a cannabis retail space that also happens to be a functional art gallery. As the first licensed recreational cannabis dispensary in Laguna Woods, The Artist Tree differs from any other cannabis or
October 2025
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