Christian Brooks (No. 2) is joined by Jake Simkins (left), Coach Kevin Hettig and Trent Merriman (far right) after Friday’s presentation of the Jack Elliott Character Award. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Corona del Mar High School’s football team continued to honor a former beloved Sea King football player, Read More
Ben Young, a local fine artist, upcycles old paintings into canvases for his works. | Photo courtesy of Ben Young Fine artist Ben Young merges creative inspiration with environmental stewardship. By Ashley Probst Eco-conscious fine artist Ben Young often draws inspiration from the natural world around him, blending abstract and Read More
Embry and Steve Munsey, owners of Jedidiah Coffee | Photo by Holly Sigafoos Photo at Coastal Collective Studio The owners of Jedidiah Coffee talk about their soon-to-open cafe, the meaning behind their business name and what they love about Laguna. By Sharon Stello Jedidiah Coffee, which has been roasting its Read More
Vintage surfboards displayed at this Hobie shop on Maui are now at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center. | Photo by Surfing Heritage and Culture Center/Dick Metz Collection/shacc.org Dick Metz spent plenty of time in Hawaii, riding the waves with locals, opening Hobie Surf Shops and starting his own surfwear Read More
Enjoy the flavors of summer with these local dishes, all of which are ripe with vibrant fruit that’s so bountiful this season. By Ashley Ryan From juicy strawberries and ruby red raspberries to plump blueberries, few things scream summer like fresh, flavor-packed berries. Elsewhere, you might pick them off the Read More
Three years have passed since hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion was shot multiple times by rapper Tory Lanez in Los Angeles following a pool party at the home of Kylie Jenner. On Monday, Lanez is scheduled to be sentenced, following his December conviction on three felony charges. Here’s what you Read More
Photo by Andrew Myers Art Fresh approaches to art can be found weaved in with well-known works at these recently opened galleries. By Stefanee Freedman From walls showcasing Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí to street artists Banksy and Jeff Gillette, as well as mixed media, modern and abstract pieces by Read More
Workers on Friday were continuing to prepare the new athletic stadium at Saddleback for an opening next month. This view shows the home bleachers and press box. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Construction crews are putting finishing touches on for the new Saddleback High School athletic facility, which will Read More
Mounted Patrol at National Night Out Hundreds of residents of all ages turned out to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m., hosted by the Newport Beach Police Department at Bonita Canyon Sports Park. National Night Out is dedicated to building safer neighborhoods, promoting Read More
Members of Taco Bell’s Business Employee Resource Group WomXn @ The Bell at Working Wardrobes Working Wardrobes, an Orange County-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey towards finding gainful employment, partnered with Simon Scholars of Newport Beach for the first time in nearly a decade to help Read More
