As communities worldwide re-discover the virtues of small, local businesses, free trade seems to be losing popularity. As a result, consumers are increasingly turning to regional products. However it can be challenging to know if you are buying locally made products. Here are a few tips: Pay Attention to Labeling- Various laws and regulations exist to guide consumers. … [Read more...]
Nona Your Neighbor: Emily & Juan Hernandez
Photo courtesy of Emily Hernandez Emily and Julio run Nona Coffee Roasting Co. They are also Nonahood residents. Nonahood News: What are your jobs? Emily Hernandez: I'm a pediatric nurse practitioner. Julio Hernandez: I'm a physician assistant in orthopedic surgery. We also started our small-batch micro roasting business last fall. EH: … [Read more...]
Second Harvest calls on Communities to help “Stock the Shelves”
As you know, the local food bank is distributing enough food for 250,000 meals every day to families in need– and it’s still not enough. With rising prices and heightened demand for food assistance, the food bank is asking for the community’s support to “Stock the Shelves” during September for Hunger Action Month. This is the month to not only spread the word but to take … [Read more...]
Overcrowding Alert: Orange County Animal Services has 220 Dogs in Shelter
Waives Adoption Fees on Sele Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) currently has nearly 550 animals under its umbrella of care, 347 physically at the shelter and an additional 194 in foster care. Yesterday alone the shelter received 68 animals, 33 of which were surrendered by their families. In response to the high volume of animals in the shelter’s care, Animal Services … [Read more...]
Nona Your Neighbor: Sam Gore
Sam Gore is a television announcer/host for ESPN and a Nonahood resident. Read our interview with him below! NHN: What is your job? SG: I am a television announcer/host for ESPN. I started with ESPN in 2004. NHN: What does your day-to-day schedule look like? SG: It depends. The way my job works, I fly to work. When I have an assignment, I'm traveling there. When I'm … [Read more...]
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