Author: Grace Murray

Laguna Beach Aims to Be Nation’s Most Ocean-Friendly City

Tourists flock to Laguna Beach for its charming neighborhoods, vibrant art scene, sweeping canyons, and picturesque coastline. And the city’s residents have a long history of conservation efforts to show they don’t take any of it for granted, either. On October 22, Visit Laguna Beach welcomed guests to an evening Read More

PHOTOS: Marina and Beckman prepared for final regular season football game

Marina Coach Charlie TeGantvoort leads the Vikings on to the field for warmups prior to Friday night’s matchup against Beckman at Northrup Field. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Marina and Beckman football teams wrapped up regular season play Friday night at Tustin High School. Both teams were Read More

Jonathan Bailey named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025

Something has changed for “Wicked” star Jonathan Bailey, something is not the same — he is People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025. The magazine’s pick was announced Monday night on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Bailey takes the mantle from “The Office” and “Jack Ryan” star John Krasinski, who was the 2024 selection. Read More

Biocon Biologics And Civica Team Up To Boost U.S. Supply Of Affordable Insulin

Biocon Biologics Ltd. and pharmaceutical nonprofit Civica, Inc. are expanding their partnership to bring a new private-label version of Insulin Glargine to the U.S. market, aiming to improve access to affordable insulin for millions of Americans living with diabetes. Under the new multi-year agreement, Biocon Biologics will manufacture and supply Read More

Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89

Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd, who appeared in such films as “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” and “Chinatown,” has died at the age of 89. Ladd’s daughter Laura Dern confirmed her mother’s passing in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter and the Los Angeles Times. Diane Ladd speaks at the Read More

Shop the New Zara Man Boutique at South Coast Plaza

Zara Man has made its debut in the U.S. with its first storefront in Costa Mesa. South Coast Plaza shoppers can now experience the new space featuring the latest men’s collections including the Archive collection, which offers outerwear, knitwear, and leather items. Head inside the Origins room for a contemporary Read More

Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, vocalist for Grateful Dead dies: reports

(NEXSTAR) — Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, who sang with the Grateful Dead in the 1970s, has died, according to multiple reports. She was 78. Godchaux died Sunday at a Nashville hospice facility, her family said in a statement shared with the San Francisco Chronicle. Her representative told Rolling Stone that Godchaux Read More