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Lifelong Passion Builds Community in Ladera

Roots and Wings Online staff met up with Carl Steindler at his home studio to learn more about him and the appeal of this home-grown, community-focused podcast.   R&W: What inspired you to start a...

Hitting the Trails with Ladera’s Trail Warriors

Getting outdoors can have a remarkable impact on our mental health and has a wonderful way of melting away stress, refreshing our souls, and spending time with friends. Meet three of Ladera’s trai...

Ladera’s Trail Warriors

One of the benefits of being home with limited entertainment options is that many have rediscovered the beauty and outdoor scenery that surrounds Ladera Ranch. In order to keep from going COVID cra...

Teaching From a Distance

Caroline Platt Teacher, 5th Grade Ladera Ranch Elementary School One thing in life is constant: change! And it's no different when it comes to education. Caroline Platt knows this firsthand. She ...

Family Holiday Traditions

CRISTINA NEBOT Christmas Cookie Party For the last four years, Cristina has invited friends to sign up for her annual (Homemade) Cookie Exchange, "the most delicious party of the year.” The theme ...

Ladera Turns 20 in 2020

Jennison Family In 1998 while driving to a USC football game, Ann Marie Jennison read an Orange County Register article about a new community that would have cul-de-sacs, clubhouses, splash playgr...

Meet new LARCS president

Armando is an original homeowner moving to Ladera Ranch in 2000 where he and his wife, Lisa have raised their children. Armando is a retired Senior Traffic Engineering Analyst and is enjoying retir...

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