Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County (CASA OC) welcomed more than 250 supporters, philanthropists, community leaders, and advocates to its annual CASA Celebration Gala on Saturday, May 16, at Pendry Newport Beach. Inspired by The Beatles, and a call for “A Little Help From Our Friends,” the evening netted Read More
The Childhelp Orange County Chapter raised over $625,000 at the 44th annual Childhelp Rich Saul Memorial Golf Classic held at the Newport Beach Country Club on Monday, May 18. Platinum Title Sponsors Jacquie and Michael Casey. Photo by Ann Chatillon This year marked the 14th anniversary to bear the name Read More
New Directions for Women held its 18th annual Circle of Life Brunch on May 7 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, raising approximately $225,000 for the Costa Mesa-based nonprofit. The organization’s signature event, the Circle of Life Brunch was attended by over 260 guests to support the transformation Read More
With the unwavering support of women who came to play pickleball for a great cause and the generous sponsors devoted to keeping it thriving year after year, KidWorks’ Play for a Purpose Women’s Pickleball Event on April 23 netted over $100,000. The annual event was held at The Tennis & Read More
For the past several years, the onsite restaurant at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar was 608 Dahlia, the creation of Chef Jessica Roy, one of the most creative chefs in Orange County. Open mainly for lunch and special events, 608 Dahlia was always packed with delighted diners Read More
Irvine coach Gabriel Cota talks to his team after a CIF playoff victory. (PHOTO: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Irvine High School baseball players Smith Spivey, Nico Macalino and Owen Song received Casey Dumont Character Scholarship scholarships from Oakwood Wealth Partners. The awards are named in honor of Dumont, Read More
Lewis Butler, executive chef at Hilton’s Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, has been heading up prominent kitchens in Orange County for years. His culinary history includes more than a decade of overseeing the culinary program at the former Center Club in Costa Mesa, the spot that is now The Read More
This post was originally published on this site. Whether learning how to use a fire extinguisher, perform basic first aid, safely turn off gas and electricity, or take other actions, the ReadyOC Family Preparedness Open House provided vital information families need before an earthquake, wildfire, power outage, or other emergency Read More
This post was originally published on this site. If there is one lesson from California politics that politicians never seem to learn, it’s that yesterday’s coalition rarely wins tomorrow’s election. That reality may be staring Rep. Young Kim directly in the face. For years, Kim has carefully cultivated an image Read More
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.) continues to grow its presence in South Orange County as the Mission Viejo Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 proudly initiated 22 new members into its ranks. This special ceremony marks not only a milestone for the Lodge, but also a continuation Read More
