![While Allison Jo and Ashley Jo share a close bond, the twins took precautions to ensure their applications were personal to them. “If we were going to ask [each other] questions, they would just be really broad ones,” Ashley Jo said. “I think the only information that we actually shared with each other was financial stuff, because obviously, our financials are going to be the same.”](https://portolapilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG-5829-e1635906077954-675x900.jpg)
![Symphonic Orchestra unites with Portola Singers on stage to perform George Frideric Handel’s “Sinfonia” and “For Unto Us A Child Is Born.” “[Choir] had invited us to play at their concert last week, and so this is sort of a reciprocal thing where they’re going to come and sing with us at our concert,” instrumental music teacher Desmond Stevens said.](https://portolapilot.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DSC_0029-1-900x600.jpg)
A Visual Aftermath of the Silverado Fires
Exploring the Irvine Ranch Conservancy in its restoration efforts
A HISTORIC SITE. The Irvine Ranch has a deep and rich history first established by the Irvine family to be slowly developed into the urban sprawl it is known as today. Established In 2005, the Irvine Ranch Conservancy works to protect and maintain the open natural spaces from encroaching development and neglect. The Ranch’s 30,000 acres are publicly owned and operated.
The Irvine Ranch’s natural landmarks span across 40,000 acres from the Cleveland National Forest to the coasts of Laguna Beach and are home to hundreds of different species. In late October, these sites were threatened by fires that impacted around 13,000 acres of open space, according to communication manager for the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, Scott Graves. Now the Irvine Ranch Conservancy group has turned its efforts to helping heal the land.
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