THE RISE OF THE RETAIL RETIREMENT GIG

Body etirement isn’t what it used to be. For many older adults, it’s less about slowing Rdown and more about staying active, social, and engaged— usually with a regular paycheck and often additional benefits like discounts, flexible hours, health insurance, and 401K contributions.

HB READS: “THE BOYS OF RIVERSIDE”

Body HB Reads One Book is honored to share this year’s book selection, “The Boys of Riverside,” written by Thomas Fuller, an American Journalist who chronicles two seasons with the California School for the Deaf, Riverside football team.

►Find the Fountain

Body There is a small fountain hidden among the pages of this magazine. The first person to email a photo of themselves pointing to the fountain to publisher@ fvlm.com will win a $10 Starbucks gift card and have their photo published in the next issue.

Craig Heredia Appointed Police Chief

Body The City of Fountain Valley has appointed Craig Heredia as its new police chief, effective Feb. 17, 2026.

IRISH SODA BREAD

Body Afamily tradition in our household, my mom and Fountain Valley resident, Mary Heslin, has been baking this bread for family, friends and neighbors for many years. This recipe has been handed down over several generations, originating in County Cork, Ireland.

Spring into an DC weekend staycation

Body A s Orange County’s shimmering waves lap on the coastline, flowers bloom and warm rays of sunshine beat on our skin, it is a call to spring into a weekend adventure.

FROM CHARMING EDINBURGH TO RUGGED SKYE, SCOTLAND DELIGHTS

Body After an eclectic life as traveling minister, West Texas rancher and, finally, Massachusetts legislator, my great grandfather returned to his home country to spend his final years. Now I can completely appreciate why he wanted to see Scotland again before he died.

THINK YOU’RE ONLY A DOG PERSON?

Body Why do so many people think they “hate” cats, or at least assume they do? Usually, it’s not hatred at all, but a simple misunderstanding. Unlike dogs, cats don’t greet us with wagging tails or slobbery kisses, so we tend to label them as aloof, indifferent, or even arrogant.

Love What You Do

Body Love What You Do