Resilience has defined Amar Santana’s journey—from immigrant teenager to nationally recognized restaurateur. The co-founder of Vaca and Broadway by Amar Santana is one of OC’s best-known chefs. He recently opened a second Vaca in downtown Los Angeles. The Business Journal has named him 2026 Chef of the Year. Read the Read More
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Guests began filling the house as soon as the San Clemente newcomer opened its doors in December, but you’d expect that from a restaurant conceived by a celebrity chef. ILYA is Charbel Hayek’s third restaurant—his first in Orange County. A “Top Chef” alum, he won the “Middle East + North Read More
Orange Lutheran players (from left) Sam Principe, Anthony Tomminelli, Ethan Torres and Cooper Sides after Thursday’s game. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). After dropping the first two games of a Trinity League series this week, Orange Lutheran’s baseball team rallied to defeat St. John Bosco 5-4 Thursday afternoon Read More
Ganesha’s baseball team lines up for the award ceremony after Wednesday’s Ryan Lemmon Invitational final. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). It was close for two innings, but Ganesha’s baseball team broke through for four runs in the third inning and rolled to a 17-0 victory over St. Paul in Read More
By Sandra M. Borges | Special to the NB Indy Beatles tribute band Classical Mystery Tour ignited an enchanting evening during their 30th-anniversary celebration concert at Segerstrom Center. Blending their undeniable chemistry as a group with audiences’ love for The Beatles, the band crafted an atmosphere steeped in nostalgia. The Read More
Canyon reliever Nathan Fuzzard is congratulated by teammates after getting the final out Wednesday. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Canyon’s baseball team withstood a seventh inning rally by Woodbridge to capture a 6-4 victory over the Warriors Wednesday afternoon in a consolation round game of the Ryan Lemmon Invitational Read More
By Aya El-Djoundi | Special to the NB Indy When I was a little kid, I had this theory about space travel. Many years ago, traveling on an airplane across the ocean was impossible but then we finally mastered it. I thought it would be the same for space travel. Read More
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Discover the creativity and unique perspectives from the next generation of artists with the return of the High School Art Exhibition. On view from Monday, April 6, through Friday, May 15, at Irvine City Hall, this annual showcase celebrates local emerging artists, designers, and creative thinkers. Read More
