May 2020
Features
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Editor’s Note | May 2020
This month’s cover story is about who we are more than any we’ve done before. It’s what we strive for every month at Orange Coast.
A Preview Of Our May 2020 “Together” Issue
We show off how Orange County connected and coped in the early days of COVID-19. You’ll find plenty of reasons to be proud of where we live and how we’re rising together.
These Photos Capture Orange County During COVID-19
From countless closure signs to empty landscapes to messages of hope and resolve, here’s a look at Orange County during the early days of COVID-19.
Community Spirit: Artistic O.C. Residents Create Messages of Hope
From sand sculptures to post-it art, here are some ways O.C. residents are creating hope.
Fountain Valley Teacher On Transitioning to Online Classes
“I always work my hardest and try my best for the kids—try to make their lives easier and make learning fun, and I’m going to continue to do that. I don’t see this as a break.”
Oak and Coal Owner Shares Experience During the Early Days of COVID-19
“One thing to come out of this … is that it’s a good reminder to appreciate what you have and be good to one another.”
Tustin Singer-Songwriter Angie Ngo’s Online Showcase
Ngo organized an online showcase with her O.C. musician friends.
O.C. Grocery Clerks Share Their Experience During COVID-19
“You always feel kind of proud to say you work at Trader Joe’s. But (now) if it weren’t for the grocery employees, this whole entire country would be in a way gnarlier situation.”
Irvine Stand-Up Comedian Zara Khan Organizes Online Comedy Show
“Humor has such a healing component. It’s good for the spirit.”
San Clemente Pianist and Singer Performs For Neighbors
“I’m so uplifted by the celebration that music brings. It was something really moving to me, and it’s given me focus.”
Spirited Sanitizer: Blinking Owl Distillery Owner Shares Experience Switching Gears
“It feels absolutely amazing to be needed, especially in a time of crisis. I come from (the field of) medicine, and I feel like I’m back in health care.”
How This O.C. Spin Studio Owner Adapted Her Business During COVID-19
“Sometimes I get stuck in my ways and I don’t like trying new things, but through this I’ve learned that everytime I’m open-minded about change, goodness just floods in.”
A San Clemente Couple’s Cruise Takes an Unexpected Detour Due to COVID-19
A San Clemente couple’s vacation abruptly changed as their cruise raced to stay ahead of the coronavirus.
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A Newport Beach Interior Designer’s Eclectic Living Room
“If you walk into this house, you feel like someone lives here and there’s a story behind stuff.”
3 Organizing Tips From Cal State Fullerton Professor Carrie Lane
Carrie Lane is a professor of American studies at Cal State Fullerton and researches the growing popularity of professional organizers. She is working on a book about her research.
