Live at Shrine Expo Hall April 8th, 2025 Review by Christina Sanchez It was a bittersweet affair on March 28th at the Shrine in Los Angeles. Sweden’s Refused have broken up before, but this time, they are really breaking up forever. In case we had any doubts, the title of Read More
Return to Hollywood Bowl with Folk Revival “Rushmere” April 7th, 2025 by Shane Pase After a six-year album hiatus, Mumford & Sons will bring their eagerly anticipated return to the Hollywood Bowl as part of their U.S. tour supporting their new release “Rushmere.” The iconic British folk-rock outfit has spent Read More
Beckman High School players and coaches after the team’s championship run in Hawaii. (Photo courtesy Beckman volleyball). Beckman High School’s boys volleyball team captured the championship of the Hawaii Invitational Tournament, defeating Moanalua 24-26, 25-19, 15-13 in the gold final capping a successful three-day run. “Great trip to a Hawaii Read More
Avila’s El Ranchito By Malena Gordon, “Side Dish” Dining Columnist Avila’s El Ranchito on the Newport Beach peninsula turns 50 this month! The restaurant is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special merchandise, its famous $5 All You Can Eat Taco Tuesdays, a $2 matchable donation to Miracles for Kids, and Read More
El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq: LOCO) said it “received an unsolicited, non-binding indication of interest from Biglari Capital Corp.” on Monday, according to an SEC filing. Biglari Capital, headquartered in San Antonio, is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Sardar Biglari and owns the restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake among other Read More
Are tax debts weighing down your business? It’s a challenge many business owners face, but the good news is, there’s a way out. In this article, you’ll discover practical strategies to manage and reduce your tax debt. With the right steps, you can regain control of your finances and avoid Read More
A Miami-based real estate developer is the new owner of a two-building, 350-unit apartment complex in Santa Ana’s South Coast Metro market, paying $240 million for the property. San Mateo-based Essex Property Trust Inc. sold its interest in the 512,791-square-foot Skyline at MacArthur Place for nearly $685,000 per unit to Read More
RELENTLESS TOUR Headed Back to the States April 7th, 2025 by Traci Turner Nothing says summer sun and chill vibes quite like the sound of UB40 playing their monster catalogue of hits. I have so many fond memories of enjoying the California sun with friends – and beverages – as Read More
High drama involving developers, a large hospital and the federal government is unfolding as a drastic and sudden shift has occurred for control of one of the largest pieces of prime real estate in South Orange County. Newport Beach-based Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian confirmed to the Business Journal it was Read More
Flying attack drones seem to be everywhere these days, striking the Middle East and the battlefields of Ukraine. Dronebusters, made by Dzyne Technologies of Irvine, introduces a portable way to stop the airborne weapons. The company’s newest product looks similar to a boxy gun and is equipped with a radio Read More
