Day: October 24, 2023

‘Shaft’ star Richard Roundtree dies at 81: reports

Actor Richard Roundtree, who broke barriers and achieved international stardom as the titular character in the “Shaft” film franchise, died Tuesday after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Roundtree died Tuesday evening surrounded by family about two months after being diagnosed with the devastating disease, according to TMZ, citing the Read More

KidWorks to Honor Longtime Supporters Camille and Tim Strader, Jr. of Newport Beach at Foundation for Success Luncheon

Camille and Tim Strader, Jr. of Newport Beach KidWorks, a 30-year-old Santa Ana-based nonprofit that provides academic, personal development, and leadership programs for children and teens in under-resourced neighborhoods, will honor longtime supporters Camille and Tim Strader, Jr. of Newport Beach at its 17th annual Foundation for Success Luncheon. The Read More

Boys and Girls Club of Central OC Raises $600K During ‘Be Great’ Gala at VEA Newport Beach

The David A. Pyle Family of Newport Beach The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast hosted its annual “Be Great” Gala on October 7 at VEA Newport Beach to celebrate the Club’s 2023 accomplishments. More than 350 attendees, including distinguished Orange County community leaders and philanthropists, helped raise Read More

Culture Wine Co. Launches in San Francisco to Enhance Representation of South African Wine In The U.S.

South African wine accounts for less than 1% of all wine imported into the United States – Culture Wine Co.’s goal is to change that SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Culture Wine Co. launches today as the sole importer, wholesaler, e-commerce retailer and wine club in the United States Read More