LIVING ALONE, LIVING WELL

As I pulled my vehicle into the garage, I smiled as I was “happy tired.” I was looking forward to an evening of dinner with friends and reading a new bestseller. I am one of the 28% of adults age 65 and older who live alone, and I have lived on my own for 14 years.

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AROUND TOWN

The Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach will present its Hula & Hooves Gala & Horse Show from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept.

CONNECTION, COMMUNITY, AND MOMENTUM

As summer arrives in Fountain Valley, our community comes alive with energy, activity, and opportunities to connect.

Celebrating 250 Years of America: A Nation That Changed My Life!

First Team Real Estate As America celebrates its 250th birthday, my heart is filled with gratitude and admiration for this extraordinary nation. I can hardly wait for this historic day.

THE JURY’S IN

The jury may be out somewhere, but the new 2026-27 Orange County Grand Jury is definitely in. Since 1890, and pursuant to the California Constitution, a new grand jury has been empaneled every July for the past 136 years.

Being a Dad

People talk about the “dad bod,” but having a beer belly doesn’t make someone a dad.

It’s Magazine Day in...

In August 2025, Joshua Chao, an ASB student at Fulton Middle School, celebrated his Bar Mitzvah with a trip to Europe. He traveled with his parents, Stacy and Robert, and his sister, Sophia.

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