Orange City Council Approves Tax Sharing to Aid Growth
The Orange City Council approved a sales tax sharing program to help expand business in the city. Volkswagen of Orange franchisee Greg Brown plans to open Volkswa gen of Orange at 210 W. Katella Ave generating about 10 million in annual sales and 50 jobs. The program credits 33 percent of the city's sales tax portion to eligible new or expanding businesses, with monitoring to protect existing firms. Richard Callahan, a 16-year Orange resident, notes his two grandchildren also live in town.
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Joe Nation
Stanford University
Nation
California Public Employees Pension System
Volkswagen of America
Greg Brown
Brown
Volkswagen of Orange
Katella Ave
Orange Empire
Richard Callahan
Orange
TALK OF THE TOWN FIRST JOB STORIES FROM LOCAL RESIDENTS
A compilation of brief memories from local residents about their earliest jobs. Gallizzi recalls washing cars at age nine to fund tech purchases and launching a freelance and business career. Metcalfe describes secretary work for her grandfather’s law firm before rising to VP at Shred Wise Inc. and teaching roles. Odile reflects on McDonald’s management path and long service at a community college plus side businesses. Chavez describes a Dr. Bass receptionist role and long tenure. Bonnin notes summers with her father in a medical practice directing career toward health care. Vasquez recalls early work at Pacer, now co-owning OC Taco Joint.
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U.S
Uganda
Amsterdam
Matthew Gallizzi
Santa Ana
NotixTech
Orange
Glendale
USC
IBM
Shred Wise Inc
Sherry Metcalfe
Villa Park
McDonald’s
Rancho Santiago
Beauti- Control
Organo Gold
Ann
Ann Odile
Whittier
Rancho Santiago Community College
Arizona
Shari Bonnin
St. Paul’s High School
Santa Fe Springs
Pacer
Nevada
OC Taco
Tustin Avenue
Cindy
Paul Vasquez
DC Taco Joint
A Yellow Hen Captures Orange Family’s Heart
Emily Fragoso of Orange tells how a pet cockatiel named Hedwig wandered into their home after a day in Old Towne Orange. Damian embraced the rescued bird, they cared for her at the Bird Clinic in Orange, and Hedwig’s bond grew through vet visits, treats, and social media outreach.
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Damian
California
Old Towne Orange
Fragoso
Orange
Elmyra
Animaniacs
Hedwig
Bird Clinic
Larry Nemetz
Emily Fragoso
Cal State Fullerton
Emilyfragoso
Gmail
Orange City News Staff and contact page notice
Directory of Orange City News staff including City Editor Heather McRea Community Editor Roxanne Hack Reporter Fermin Leal and others with phone numbers and emails. It notes publication Thursdays by the Orange County Register and provides the Santa Ana address and toll free circulation line.
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News City
Heather McRea
Hmcrea
Ocregister.com
Roxanne Hack
Rhack
Fermin Leal
Fleal
Jim Radcliffe
Jradcliffe
Rob Curley
Rcurley
Orange County Register
N. Grand Ave
Santa Ana
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Orange City
Talk OF
the Town
Tanya Salcido
THE
Register
Gallizzi
Dr. Bass
Sonia Chavez
Dr. Bass Vision Center
Bonnin
Vasquez
David Bro
Orange City News
Ray Arroyo
Rarroyo
Scot Moon
Smoon
Pablo Diaz
Pdiaz
Roxanne
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