It took a few beats to wrap my head around just how music could influence the flavor of a spirit. That’s the whole idea behind those produced at Jeff and Christa Duggan’s new concept, Stone Groove Stillhouse. It’s a distillery, bar, and 50-seat restaurant that, in addition to musically infused Read More
Prolific actor Udo Kier, who appeared in hundreds of film and TV roles during his nearly six-decade career, has died at the age of 81, according to his family and friends.
Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred in the landmark movie “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS Mark Pulone has joined Tripepi Smith, California’s largest local government-focused communications and public affairs firm, as a director. Pulone brings more than 35 years of public-sector expertise to the firm. He previously was city manager for the cities of Yorba Linda and Aliso Viejo and assistant city manager Read More
Pedego e-bikesBicycle safety has long been an issue in Newport Beach, but it’s become even more important given the increased use of electric-powered bicycles, or E-Bikes, by many community members, especially youth. Now, the Newport Beach City Council is weighing in on the issue. According to a November 4 City Read More
The Winter Fantasy festival opened this weekend in Laguna Beach, transforming the Sawdust Art Festival grounds into a holiday village filled with handmade gifts, live entertainment and seasonal celebrations, all tailored for visitors looking to support local artists while tackling their holiday shopping. According to the festival’s official website, this Read More
Not only is it the biggest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation, unseating the record set by the first film’s $112 million launch, it’s also the second biggest debut of the year behind “A Minecraft Movie’s” $162 million.
Donald Glover, also known by the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed that he had a stroke and that doctors found “a hole” in his heart while performing at Camp Flog Gnaw on Saturday night. While performing an elaborate 18-song headlining set at the festival, Gambino took a moment to address fans, Read More
Newport Harbor players with the runner-up ribbons from the tournament. Star forward Owen Saukkola holds the trophy. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Newport Harbor’s boys basketball team hung around for a half, made a comeback to take the lead in the fourth quarter, but Chino Hills finished strong to Read More
More than two months after the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was discovered partially dismembered in a vehicle, new details reveal her body was reportedly found partially frozen. On Sept. 8, the girl’s body was found after employees at Hollywood Tow reported a foul odor coming from a Tesla Read More
