Year: 2026

PHOTOS: Thrilling Santa Ana Prep Classic ends with a 3-point buzzer-beater in OT

Jaiden Torres of Godinez is mobbed by teammates after sinking the winning 3-pointer in overtime Friday night. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). Senior high school boys basketball players mostly from Santa Ana Unified School District capped their high school careers Friday night with a highly competitive, exciting Read More

2026 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards – Past Event

March 26, 2026 Registration (all attendees):  11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. VIP Reception (Sponsors and Nominees only):  11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Luncheon & Program:  12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. For 25 years, the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards has honored the risk-takers and visionaries who have shaped Orange County’s business Read More

Fullerton rallies in late innings for Empire League home victory against Ocean View

Fullerton standouts Tuesday included (from left) Jacob Mariani, Martin Resendiz, Jaden Wise, Luke Gonzalez and Lucas Delgadillo. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Fullerton’s baseball team rallied for four runs in the sixth inning to register a 7-5 come-from-behind victory over Ocean View in an Empire League game Tuesday Read More

City of Tustin Selects Almquist as Developer for New Retail Project

The City of Tustin has selected Almquist to develop a mixed-use center with retail, restaurant and residential components on a 52-acre site at the corner of Red Hill Avenue and Warner Avenue by the Flight office campus.   The San Juan Capistrano-based developer entered exclusive negotiations with Tustin this month to either acquire or lease the Read More

Transferability of Federal Investment Tax Credits: How Finance Leaders Can Turn Tax Liability Into Savings and Earnings Per Share

  Finance executives are seeking effective strategies to optimize tax spend, manage risk, and enhance financial outcomes. Federal tax law updates from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) allow select federal energy tax credits to be transferred (sold) between unrelated sellers and buyers. Read More

On the Move: SRS Real Estate Partners Adds Veteran Retail Broker Mike Hieshima, Opens Santa Barbara Office

Commercial Real Estate – Retail SRS has added veteran retail broker Mike Hieshima as Senior Vice President and opened a Santa Barbara office, expanding its Southern California retail platform. With more than 38 years and nearly 2,000 transactions in retail real estate, Hieshima will lead the new office, and is Read More