Celebrate our Open Space April 18
Monday, March 30, 2026 Join the City of Irvine, Irvine Ranch Conservancy, and Irvine Company for an open space celebration Saturday, April 18, at 9 a.m. at the Quail Hill Trailhead. Guests will be treated to a free pancake breakfast, family-fun activities, and a hike of the 1.8-mile Quail Hill Loop Trail. The Read More
On the Move: New Address, Bigger Vision: K+W and KWRE Strengthen Their Texas Presence in Austin
CIVIL ENGINEERING Kier + Wright and its energy affiliate, KWRE, have opened a new shared office in Austin, Texas. The move establishes Austin as a central hub for power and infrastructure work, supporting the teams serving industrial, data center, and energy markets in one of the country’s fastest-growing states. Learn Read More
On the Move: Taylor Design Promotes Two Team Members to Associate
ARCHITECTURE Taylor Design, a strategy-based design firm with five offices throughout California, has promoted two of its team members to Associate. Eric Linnaus has been promoted to Associate in addition to his role as Project Architect. A highly valued team member, Linnaus mentors junior staff and strengthens cross‑office collaboration. He Read More
On the Move: OCCF Welcomes Accomplished Leaders to Board of Governors
NONPROFIT The Orange County Community Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of two new members to its respected board of governors: Kayhan Mirza, Retired Partner at Goldman Sachs L. Song Richardson, Chancellor’s Professor of Law at University of California, Irvine School of Law Kayhan Mirza brings a wealth of Read More
The Giving Guide 2026
Dear Valued Readers, We are thrilled to present the 2026 Giving Guide, highlighting over 80 incredible nonprofits that reflect the strength and generosity of Orange County’s nonprofit community. We extend our deepest gratitude to the underwriters whose generous support made it possible for so many organizations to participate this year. Read More
Newport Beach TV Fest Returns for Second Annual Event June 4-7
Last June the Newport Beach Film Festival presented its inaugural Newport Beach TV Fest at the Lido Theatre in Newport Beach. Honorees at the inaugural Newport Beach TV Fest included Adam Brody, Ali Larter, Andy Garcia, Billy Bob Thornton, Christina Ricci, Dan Fogelman, Jason Segel, Kate Hudson, Quinta Brunson, Ralph Read More
World Premiere of ‘Eat Me’ at South Coast Rep Includes Michelin Dining Experience
Several local restaurants have featured themed dining experiences that match a theatrical presentation (usually a musical at Segerstrom Center), but South Coast Repertory is taking that concept to another level. The World Premiere of “Eat Me” by Talene Monahan at SCR April 12 through May 3 on the Julianne Argyros Read More
Finding Peace on the Fairway: Golf as Therapy for Mind and Body
By David Cook, LMFT, Clinical Manager of Adolescent Mental Health Program at Hoag When people talk about mental health and golf, they often cite the mental pressures of the game. As amateur golfer Bobby Jones famously said, “Golf is a game played on a five-inch course: the distance between your Read More
Beloved Newport Beach Restaurant Champagnes Kitchen Expands to Huntington Beach
Matt Tobey with Champagnes Kitchen pizzas. NB Indy file photo. Champagnes Kitchen in Newport Beach is a longtime local favorite restaurant that has been serving breakfast, lunch and dinner for more than 35 years. I have breakfast with fellow NB Indy scribe Richard Simon at Champagnes Kitchen once a week Read More