Hosting the Olympic Games is known to yield economic benefits, right? Or does it not? Does it negatively effect host cities? The truth is that the track record for Olympic host cities is pretty uneven. Many cities have found that welcoming the worlds athletes and their fans produces far fewer benefits than were anticipated in the heady [...]
January 17th 1994
As Californians werenestled in bed during the early hours of the morning, the Northridge Earthquake erupted throughout the west San Fernando Valley at 4:31 a.m. on January 17, 1994. A magnitude 6.7 quake caused by the sudden rupture of a previously undocumented blind thrust [...]
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The endangered Monarch butterflies have arrived back in Huntington Beach for their annual overwintering.
The butterflies swarm to Central Park in Huntington Beach every year to rest on the eucalyptus trees as they wait for Spring to arrive. There are over 300 overwintering sites [...]
From classic Christmas plays to dazzling light displays and outdoor ice skating, read our guide and learn about some of the best Orange County holiday events and activities that will keep your season merry and [...]
We all have a role to play in fighting hunger in Orange County, and it begins with taking action.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, the rise of hunger has doubled in numbers in Orange County creating more than 400,000 people at risk of going hungry. The impact has devastated children, seniors living on fixed incomes, people with disabilities, [...]
Enter CEO & President Mike Hickman. Congratulations to him on his nominations as one of the top innovators in all of Orange County! Under his leadership at Seven Gables, the company has [...]
We are proud to announce the Hickman familys nomination for the Orange County Business Journal's 2021 Family-Owned Business Awards. The 2021 Family-Owned Business Awards program allows for the recognition of five exceptional Orange County [...]
As we set goals for the rest of 2021, it is important to look at the benefits of owning a home. Homeownership has the potential to give you benefits beyond your financial investment, such as economic and social impacts on the local community. Our homes have turned into an integral part of our lives more than ever before. Our homes have [...]
Although 2020 was a year of immense adversity for many, it was also a year of notable accomplishment. Congratulations to Mike Hickman, CEO/President of Seven Gables, as he joins an exclusive group of industry leaders who have made newsworthy contributions to Real Estate! Mike was selected as a RISMedia 2021 Real Estate Newsmaker and [...]
By reflecting on the myriad of challenges experienced this year, we as a society can come together to celebrate the triumphant feat of this year. This is our chance to improve our strengths, align our values and goals, and track our growth as we enter a new year. With this quickly approaching new year, we have the opportunity to dive into [...]
