Hoag Summer Fest Food and Music Event Raises $380,000 at Newport Dunes
Team from Newport Rib Company. Courtesy of Hoag Foundation Hoag Summer Fest celebrated its 36th year supporting Hoag patients with its hugely popular food and music festival at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. This year’s event, held on Thursday, June 20, was a western-inspired fête featuring country artists Daring Greatly and Read More
Jeffrey Runyan named Director of Aquatics and water polo coach at Crean Lutheran
Jeffrey Runyan, new Crean Lutheran Director of Aquatics and water polo coach. (Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran High School). Crean Lutheran High School officials announced that Jeffrey Runyan, a former Concordia University Irvine water polo standout, has been named Director of Aquatics and head boys and girls water polo coach. “We Read More
Ed Carrera, who led Crean Lutheran boys to CIF title, resigns as water polo coach
Ed Carrera talks to his Crean Lutheran players during a match in November 2021 when the Saints won the CIF title. (Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs). Ed Carrera confirmed this week he has resigned as head boys and girls water polo coach at Crean Lutheran High School after three seasons Read More
Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month with the City of Irvine
Thursday, July 11, 2024 The City of Irvine is celebrating National Park and Recreation Month with an exciting collectible card challenge. Throughout the month of July, residents are invited to collect 17 unique cards representing the City’s nationally ranked parks and facilities, with a bonus card available to residents who Read More
Times Media Group acquires Newport Beach Independent, Firebrand Media
Arizona-based Times Media Group (TMG) has acquired Firebrand Media as of July 1, 2024. Firebrand Media is the publisher of Newport Beach Independent, Laguna Beach Independent, and the Coast Real Estate Guide, as well as regional publications Laguna Beach Magazine and Newport Beach Magazine. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to Read More
Plant-O-Rama Plant Sale Returns to Sherman Library & Gardens July 20 and 21
The Plant-O-Rama plant sale is coming to Sherman Library & Gardens! This retro-event, which debuted in 1972, returns to Sherman Gardens on Saturday & Sunday, July 20 & 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The sale will feature plants and plant experts from California Native Plant Society, Read More
Local dogs ready to challenge at Wiener Nationals
Irini and Margo Wheeler were at Monday’s practice session at Los Alamitos Race Course, preparing for the Wiener Nationals on Saturday. Photo by Ted Apodaca One of the most anticipated sporting events is set to return to the local area on Saturday. The field is set, and the athletes are Read More
LAEF celebrates 15 years, hosts royal visit
Students got a special visit from LAEF’s King and Queen, Randy and Diana Hill, this week and were very enamored by their appearance. The Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF) is thrilled to celebrate Year 15 of its Summer Enrichment Institute (SEI) program this year. Each year, SEI is an essential Read More
Rachel Fattal seeks third gold medal
Rachel Fattal. Few athletes get to the Olympics. Seal Beach’s own Rachel Fattal, a Griffin and Bruin alum, is going to compete for Olympic gold for the third time in Paris. The Seal Beach native’s parents are Ron and Maria Fattal. Her brother is Ryan. The women’s water polo preliminary Read More