As many of you may already know, my sweet husband of 41 years (Gene) suddenly and very unexpectedly passed away on Dec 1, 2021 due to complications during back surgery. Dealing with this heart-wrenching loss along with trying to navigate our new family wood-fired pizza business (my husband’s dream for …continue reading
While pulling together the Top Ten Stories list on Sunday, April 10, I realized that I have neglected monthly, quarterly, and yearly Top Ten Stories. The last monthly Top Ten Stories article was for September 2021. As part of catching up, here is a list of the Top Ten Stories …continue reading
Eleven philanthropic youth volunteers from nine local nonprofits were recognized at The Youth Center’s 10th Annual A Night Among the Stars awards ceremony on April 2nd for their amazing commitment to give back to their community. The night was filled with moving stories of the many causes students dedicated their …continue reading
Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. In life, I have learned a lot from observation. Sure, life experiences are great teachers, but when I see examples lived out before my eyes, coupled with the amazing teaching from the Bible, it sinks in. One of …continue reading
Clean Wave Express Car Wash in Los Alamitos is back for the 2nd year in a row to join the Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF) in their Fundraising February campaign for Los Al kids and Royal Gala. LAEF is excited to have Clean Wave sponsor at the Archduke level of …continue reading
Community leaders, Jon and Bonnie Peat, made a generous donation of $25,000 before a cheering group of young people at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anaheim-Cypress last week. The Peats are the presenting sponsor for the Ace of Clubs Fundraiser at the Ranch Saloon in Anaheim on Sunday, …continue reading
As reported last week, The Youth Center recently recognized four extraordinary youth volunteers by surprising them at their homes. The four were selected from hundreds who were nominated for the prestigious 2021 Stellar Volunteer Award. This year’s awardees of $500 scholarships were: Lukas Evert, Katie Recker, Davis Taylor and Kirsten …continue reading
On February 4, 2021, the United Service Organizations (USO) will celebrate 80 years of strengthening America’s military service members by connecting them to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. Since its founding in 1941, the USO has adapted to the evolving needs of the military and …continue reading
Two local business people and a representative from a local non-profit, together with Cypress Mayor Jon Peat and Cypress City Manager Peter Grant, will discuss lessons learned during the pandemic during a FREE hour-long webinar beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12. Everyone is welcome to attend. If time …continue reading
The item that looms largest on the agenda for the Cypress City Council on Monday, January 11, is approving pandemic support initiatives that will help small businesses and non-profits within the City’s boundaries with direct monetary funding. The four programs, to be administered by City Manager Pete Grant, are: the …continue reading
Here is a short video of gratitude from your friends at Rancho Los Alamitos. We are grateful for you. The article and video above were released by Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens. …continue reading
A note from Jerri Rosen, founder of Working Wardrobes: Dear Friend, I have always tried to remain positive and uplifting in my messages to you, despite the challenges the Working Wardrobes team has faced this year – including a fire that destroyed our headquarters. Perhaps this approach was wrong. You …continue reading
Catherine’s Academy (SCA), an all-boys’ Catholic school with a military tradition was set on a mission to raise important funds to help support tuition assistance for students in-need. With the help of staff, families, board of directors and friends, SCA was able to pre-sell over 500 delicious rib dinners which …continue reading