Day: March 29, 2022

Room with a view: Regarding that vote by the Cypress City Council against moving to district-based elections

During her remarks concerning Item #17* at the February 28, 2022 regular meeting of the Cypress City Council, Councilmember Marquez pushed for the Council to vote on how to respond to the demand letter asserting that the City of Cypress was in violation of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). Read More

Secretary of State forces Brian Maryott to change misleading ballot designation following Bartlett complaint

Following a recent complaint filed by Orange County Supervisor, businesswoman, and candidate for California’s 49th Congressional District Lisa Bartlett, the Secretary of State has forced Brian Maryott to change his misleading ballot designation that erroneously claimed he is a practicing Certified Financial Planner. A ballot designation must reflect a current Read More

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo brings dazzling production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to Segerstrom Center

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the dazzling Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo making its long-awaited return to the Center with Romeo and Juliet. Considered by many to be the iconic ballet of renowned choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot, Romeo and Juliet has been performed more than 250 times around the world, usually Read More

Bob Woodruff Foundation receives historic gift to benefit America’s heroes

The Bob Woodruff Foundation announced receipt of the organization’s largest single gift to date – $15 million – to accelerate the impact and resources available for the military and veteran community. As part of author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s latest tranche of unrestricted giving, the contribution will enable the Foundation Read More

Chapman University Film Students and Coca-Cola Team on 60-Second Commercial

Marion Knott Studios at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film & Media Arts The Newport Beach Film Festival has become known for its collegiate cinema showcase. Several noted schools regularly submit films by student filmmakers, including Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, which is ranked as the Read More