Author: Tom Connolly

Tustin ace Adam Whyte dominates again in key league victory over Buena Park

Tustin players, including winning pitcher Adam Whyte (with baseball), celebrate after the win Tuesday. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Senior left-hander Adam Whyte pitched a four-hit complete game shutout to lead Tustin’s baseball team to a 7-0 Golden West League victory over Buena Park Tuesday afternoon at Buena Read More

On the Move: Vanguard University Appoints Mwayi Kanjadza as Chief Financial Officer

EDUCATION Vanguard University has appointed Mwayi Kanjadza as Chief Financial Officer after serving as Acting CFO since October 2025. With more than 15 years of senior financial leadership experience, she will continue leading financial operations, strengthening oversight and transparency, and aligning long-term financial planning with the university’s mission and priorities. Read More

On the Move: Core Brokers Insurance & Risk Management Welcomes Trey Harding as Partner and Commercial Lines Producer

INSURANCE Core Brokers Insurance & Risk Management is proud to welcome Trey Harding as Partner and Commercial Lines Producer. A trusted commercial insurance professional with more than a decade serving Orange County businesses, Trey brings deep expertise in real estate and general commercial lines. The post On the Move: Core Read More

On the Move: The Board of Trustees of Laguna College of Art + Design Welcomes Mark Saville as Interim President + CEO

EDUCATION The Board of Trustees of Laguna College of Art + Design is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Saville as Interim President + CEO, marking an exciting new chapter for Orange County’s leading college of applied arts. Founded 65 years ago, LCAD has built a strong reputation for Read More

Working Wardrobes Hosts ‘Power Within’ Luncheon at Balboa Bay Club

Working Wardrobes, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people overcome barriers to meaningful employment and achieve lasting economic stability, hosted its inaugural Power Within Luncheon at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach on March 27, 2026. The inspiring event celebrated the courage, community, and extraordinary power of women Read More

‘Eat Me’ at South Coast Repertory is an Eclectic Feast

Gourmand syndrome is a rare, benign eating disorder characterized by a sudden obsession with gourmet food, typically following right hemisphere brain injury. Unlike typical eating disorders, it does not involve fear of weight gain or body image issues. The syndrome can include both a refined taste for food and obsessive Read More

Speak Up Newport Hosts Meeting on May 13 Debating Locations of a New Police Station

Where should the city’s new police station be located? At a recent Newport Beach City Council meeting the Council decided to study locating a new police station in the Civic Center Park adjacent to City Hall. Since that meeting there has been a lot of community discussion over that decision. Read More

Exchange Club of Newport Harbor Hosts Annual Field of Honor May 15 – May 25

The 17th Annual Field of Honor, presented by the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor, will again commemorate both Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, and will run from Friday, May 16 through Monday, May 26 at Castaways Park, 16th Street and Dover Drive in Newport Beach. This spectacular event features Read More