Irvine’s Ali Dal looks to pass to teammate Cooper Stearns, defended by Jason Briggs of Woodbridge Tuesday night. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Irvine High School’s boys basketball team passed the first test of the season with flying colors, recording a 16-2 non-league record and winning two tournaments. Tuesday Read More
Blake Foster By Blake Foster, Financial Advisor, UBS (Newport Beach) As of 2024, there were a record 813 billionaires worth a combined $5.7 trillion in the United States, according to Forbes, up from the 756 billionaires quoted by World Population Review in 2023. That year, the U.S. was the country Read More
Participants in “Symphonic Soul” Pacific Symphony and the Arts & Learning Conservatory are bridging communities through a dynamic tribute to African American artists who have profoundly influenced American music. “Symphonic Soul: A Celebration of African American Artistry” that takes place at Segerstrom Center’s Concert Hall January 25 seamlessly blends classical, Read More
Volunteers prepare to re-create works of art at the Pageant of the Masters Can you hold a pose for 90 seconds? If so, the Pageant of the Masters wants you! The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach is hosting its annual Open Casting Call for volunteers this weekend, January Read More
The 28th season of the highly acclaimed Witte Lecture series launches this month. Sifting through the massive flow of information and discerning what deserves thoughtful attention is time consuming and difficult. The Witte Lectures’ roster of nationally known speakers will once again provide a spark for igniting community conversation on Read More
Author Norm Bour and his wife Kat relaxing at the InterContinental resort. In 2019 my wife Kat and I left Newport Beach and started our five plus year journey as full-time nomads. With 43 countries behind us, we have been exploring southeast Asia for more than a year and have Read More
Today we are going to answer the question everyone is asking, ‘what is Grok?’ and why should you be using this AI system? Grok is a chatbot that was created by xAI to answer questions and help you connect with topics from around the world. This AI chatbot is part Read More
Disputes may come up from contracts, employment matters, or other commercial conflicts. Each situation has unique factors, and understanding the litigation process is important for businesses seeking solutions. The stakes often include financial consequences, reputational risks, and operational interruptions, making knowledge of this field important for informed decisions. Anticipating the Read More
A group of Leisure World residents protest outside the gated community on Dec. 27. Photo by Ted Apodaca Some residents of Leisure World have taken to the streets to voice their displeasure with some of the recent undertakings within the Seal Beach residential district for people aged 55 and over. Read More
