On September 21, Newport Beach-based Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) will host Igniting Potential, a collaborative online Giving Day which aims to raise $300,000 for 18 local nonprofits serving Orange County youth. According to OCCF, a study just released by the National Center for Education Statistics shows that over the Read More
Hoag Hospital Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has received the largest gift in its nearly 70-year history: $106 million from the estate of Audrey Steele Burnand. Hoag officials said the unprecedented gift will be used to significantly expand the hospital’s world-class health care research and treatment capabilities as it steadily climbs Read More
Officer Ferris lets a lucky youngster sit on his motorcycle at the inaugural Mobile Cafe. On Saturday, Sept. 17, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Newport Coffee Company, the Newport Beach Police Department will host the second NBPD Mobile Café, which will allow community members to come together in Read More
On Sunday Sept. 11, at approximately 8:26 a.m., the Newport Beach Police Department communications center received a 911 call reporting a traffic collision involving a vehicle and bicyclist on Jamboree Road south of University Drive. The involved vehicle fled the scene without the driver stopping or checking on the welfare Read More
Festival of Arts Board of Directors President David Perry and Wonderful World Soirée host Priscilla Presley / photo by Jim Collins On Saturday, Aug. 27, the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters held its glamorous end-of-summer soirée, a jam-packed night of fine art, living pictures, strolling entertainment, and Read More
Roger’s Gardens Halloween boutique It’s creepy, it’s ghoulish, and it’s so fun you’ll die of laughter. Roger’s Gardens his bringing back it’s ever-popular curated Halloween boutique featuring unique décor and one-of-a-kind Halloween artisan pieces designed as an unforgettable retail experience. According to Roger’s Gardens, planning for the boutique begins over Read More
On August 24, the Newport Beach-based Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) hosted Greatness Amplified – a collaborative online Giving Day to support 12 Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Orange County, including the Boys & Girls Club of Newport Beach, part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast. Read More
Nancy Eaton, Karen Jordan (Event Chairs) Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County held their annual CASA Celebration of Children on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, at VEA Newport Beach. This year’s gala celebration included 267 guests who were there to support CASA’s mission of serving abused, abandoned, and neglected Read More
As high temperatures are expected throughout Orange County, including Newport Beach, this Labor Day weekend, the City of Newport Beach will open three indoor Cooling Centers to the public on Saturday, Sept. 3 and Sunday, Sept. 4 (and Monday, Sept. 5 if necessary) at the following locations and times: Marina Read More
The Friends of OASIS Senior Center will hold its 25th annual boutique and rummage sale October 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day to raise funds to help seniors. Popular items include jewelry, purses, housewares, small appliances, linens, antiques, office supplies, books, toys and holiday items. Read More
