Author: Christine Samra

Britt Stewart and Baron Davis talk ‘DWTS’ double elimination

Professional dancer Britt Stewart and two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis may not be returning to the “Dancing with the Stars” ballroom, but Davis wants to keep on dancing. “Costume department, don’t come after him, but he stole his dance shoes last night,” Stewart revealed to KTLA 5’s Melvin Robert. The Read More

Harvest at The Ranch: Laguna’s Hidden Culinary Gem Rooted in Farm-to-Table Flavors

A culinary hidden gem is sometimes hiding in plain sight. Not Harvest Restaurant. This gastronomic jewel is truly hidden down a short road that leads to The Ranch at Laguna Beach, an 87-acre hideaway that features 97 cottage inspired rooms, a nine-hole golf course, a boutique spa, biodynamic farm and Read More

Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night TV, defends free speech in emotional monologue

With a tearful monologue, Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show on ABC Tuesday night after a nearly week-long suspension over comments he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel used his platform to address the controversy, apologize for his comments, and defend free speech. He started Read More

Savoring the Scene: Pacific Wine & Food Classic Serves Culinary Magic at Newport Dunes

By Malena Gordon | Special to the Newport Beach Indy On Saturday, Sept. 20, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort transformed into an energetic playground for food lovers during the sold-out Pacific Wine & Food Classic. The one-day festival welcomed hundreds of foodies who enjoyed incredible wines and bites from more than Read More

California TV station shutters local news operation

A small market television station along the Central Coast that has provided local news coverage for more than five decades is shutting down its newsroom and outsourcing its daily newscasts. KION-TV, located in Salinas, no longer has a working news department or regularly scheduled newscasts as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. Read More

Hoag Hospital Foundation’s H.E.R. Summit 2025 Raises $300K to Expand Women’s Health Services

Over 500 women came together on Wednesday, Sept. 10 for the Hoag Hospital Foundation’s fourth annual H.E.R. Summit by Hoag at VEA Newport Beach, a Marriot Resort & Spa. In addition to a spotlight on midlife, thanks to keynote speaker Mary Claire Haver, MD, the New York Times bestselling author Read More

Tina Knowles reveals another book is in the works following ‘Matriarch’ success

Ms. Tina Knowles’ memoir “Matriarch” is more than a title, it’s who she is. She embodies every sense of the word as a mother, grandmother, mentor, extraordinary designer, philanthropist and best-selling author. Beyoncé wasn’t kidding when she famously declared her mom a “Savage” on the 2020 “Savage Remix” with Megan Read More