Shannon McLaren, owner of Prairie Interiors, had been searching for the perfect place for her new storefront when a space opened in Mariner’s Mile. The boutique, which opened in October and sits below the design studio, features a variety of home decor, furniture, and gift items, such as Prairie’s in-house Read More
She’s responsible for overseeing the operations of MemorialCare Medical Group and MemorialCare Independent Physicians a network of more than 2,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, and more than 230 care sites under the foundation’s umbrella. She took on the post in 2022, after serving in various leadership positions with Kaiser Read More
San Juan Hills coach Jason Efstathiou presents the runner-up trophy to his players Saturday. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). San Juan Hills boys basketball team made a big comeback in the second half to take the lead but Sacred Heart Prep rallied Saturday and defeated the Stallions Read More
Ernie Els won the 2023 Hoag Classic at age 53. Photo by Jim Collins As the Hoag Classic approaches and PGA TOUR Champions (golfers aged 50 and over) descend upon Newport Beach March 22-29, one Hoag physician will be paying less attention to swing mechanics and more attention to what Read More
Cove Talk at Crystal Cove State Park Historic District. Photo courtesy of Crystal Cove. Crystal Cove Conservancy will welcome California Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, for a special Cove Talk focused on the future of conservation, climate resilience, and public stewardship across California. Hosted Read More
Newport Beach-based OC Women2Women held its Sweetheart Luncheon & Fashion Show on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at The Promenade & Garden in Costa Mesa. The fundraiser brought together 75 women in support of the nonprofit organization Mary’s Path, which serves parenting foster youth and their babies through housing, therapeutic services, and Read More
El Dorado players and coaches celebrate after winning the CIF state title. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). El Dorado’s girls basketball team went to Sacramento and brought home the coveted CIF State Division III championship Friday afternoon. The Golden Hawks, who won the CIF Division 4 championship Read More
Citizens Private Bank celebrated the grand opening of its Newport Beach office with a ribbon cutting and reception on Thursday, February 12. The event marked the firm’s continued expansion across Southern California and its investment in one of the region’s most relationship-driven private banking markets. The new office – its Read More
Every month Salt & Straw, the uber-popular ice cream purveyors with a store in Newport Beach, release a limited time edition of crazy concoctions that are often surprising in their ability to combine unique flavors into satisfying frozen treats. Their current monthly flavor series is dubbed “Cereal-sly Delicious” which takes Read More
(L-R) Firefighter Paramedic Michael Kimoto, EMS Division Chief Kristin Thompson, EMS Captain Andy Janis, Firefighter Paramedic Nicholas Harmon. Photo courtesy of NBFD And the beat goes on. But when it doesn’t, that’s when Newport Beach Fire Department’s paramedics spring into action. They arrive at the scene of such critical health Read More
