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In the Same Light

How One Resident Chose The Covington Some choices announce themselves quietly. When Joan Trivett first stepped into her apartment at The Covington, the thing that stopped her wasn’t the brand-new countertops or fresh finishes. It was the light. Her house in Laguna Beach had faced the ocean. Though this apartment

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Finding Peace of Mind Through Planning

By Sherre Cook, Prearrangement Advisor, Anubis Cremations Talking about end-of-life planning isn’t something most people look forward to, but after more than 13 years helping families navigate these decisions, I’ve learned that planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts we can leave our loved ones. When someone passes away

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Home care

What Happened This Summer?

They thought they had it handled. By Jay Minor Their mother had been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s, but the family felt like she was doing reasonably well. A caregiver came by a few hours each week, and from a distance everything seemed stable. Mom was in her own home.

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Business Showcase

A Slice of Italy Without the Plane Ticket

A Pizza Lover’s Guide to Naples Ristorante e Bar By Timothy Robinson As the newest intern wandering the pages of South County Magazine, I’ve learned that the best stories often begin at the table—and as a self proclaimed pizza aficionado, I know a great one when I taste it. My

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Education

Don’t Risk Hiring Unlicensed Tradesmen!

By Joe Ronstadt, Sr. Hiring a legitimate licensed contractor gives you protection against the following: INJURIES NO RECOURSE if they are not licensed. What is your recourse if things don’t go as expected, like injury or poor workmanship? Who do you call? COST For more info on our safety techniques

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Orange County Plastic Surgery: Excellence in Aesthetic Surgery

Some partnerships are built in the boardroom. Others are forged over decades of friendship, mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence. At Orange County Plastic Surgery at CosmetiCare, the collaboration between Dr. Juris Bunkis and Dr. Deborah Ekstrom is rooted in more than surgical expertise—it is the culmination of

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Destination Dining

Santa Barbara State of Mind

The Timeless Allure of a Charming Coastal Escape There’s something about the drive to Santa Barbara that feels restorative long before you arrive. Maybe it’s the way the Pacific begins to unfurl beside the freeway north of Los Angeles, or perhaps it’s knowing that within a few short hours of

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Business Showcase

A Toast to Santa Barbara

Wine Country There are few places in California where the landscape seems so perfectly designed for wine. Rolling hills draped in vineyards stretch toward distant mountain ranges, oak-studded ranchland unfolds beneath endless blue skies, and coastal breezes drift inland from the Pacific. Santa Barbara Wine Country is defined by its

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Business Showcase

Ogange County Plastic Surgery: Excellence in Aesthetic Surgery

Some partnerships are built in the boardroom. Others are forged over decades of friendship, mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence. At Orange County Plastic Surgery at CosmetiCare, the collaboration between Dr. Juris Bunkis and Dr. Deborah Ekstrom is rooted in more than surgical expertise—it is the culmination of

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Home care

When the Caregiver Needs a Vacation Too

By Jay Minor Caregiving is one of the most loving things a person can do. It is also one of the most exhausting. Across South Orange County, many families are caring for an aging parent while balancing careers, raising children, and managing busy households. Medications, meals, doctor appointments, and daily

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