Year: 2026

The Drake Gives Fundraiser Returns April 23: A Night of Music and Inspiration in Laguna Beach

Alec Glasser, founder of The Drake Restaurant in Laguna Beach and Drake Gives. NB Indy file photo Taking center stage at Laguna Beach’s famous Drake restaurant on April 23rd at 5:30 p.m., The Drake Gives comes alive with a soulful fundraising celebration that will indulge the senses through an immersive Read More

Newport Beach Couple Donates $30 Million to Hoag for Workforce Housing

Ron and Sandi Simon of Newport Beach. Photo courtesy of Hoag. As Orange County housing costs continue to rise, Hoag has announced a $30 million philanthropic commitment from longtime supporters Ron and Sandi Simon of Newport Beach to advance a workforce housing assistance program designed to support nurses and other Read More

Speak Up Newport Mayor’s Dinner Features State of the City Address by Mayor Lauren Kleiman

Mayor Lauren Kleiman delivers State of the City address at the Mayor’s Dinner on February 13. Courtesy of City of Newport Beach. Mayor Lauren Kleiman delivered the annual State of the City address during the Mayor’s Dinner at VEA Newport Beach on Friday, Feb. 13, marking the City’s 120th anniversary Read More

Masters Champion Bernhard Langer is Guest of Honor at the 2026 Hoag Classic Hall of Fame Breakfast at Balboa Bay Resort

Bernhard Langer at a previous Hoag Classic. Photo by Jim Collins The Hoag Classic announced that Bernhard Langer, two-time Masters champion and one of the most accomplished players in professional golf history, will be the guest of honor and keynote speaker at the 2026 Hoag Classic Hall of Fame Community Read More

Newport Beach Restaurants Offer Orange County Restaurant Week Menus March 8-14

Sushi chefs with their dishes at Bluefin. Photo by Chris Trela. Newport Beach Restaurant Week returned last month after a four-year absence, with more than 50 restaurants offering special menus. Next month comes another restaurant week: Orange County Restaurant Week March 8 through 14, with more than 200 restaurants throughout Read More