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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

The Irvine Police arrested an L.A. man for stealing glasses from Lenscrafters

A couple of weeks ago, the Irvine Police posted a #WANTEDWEDNESDAY about a man who stole about $2,000 worth of glasses from LensCrafters. The PID Crime Impact Unit detectives did some additional follow-up and they were able to identify the suspect. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 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

The National Menopause Show is coming to the Anaheim Convention Center from Oct. 4–5

The National Menopause Show is coming to the Anaheim Convention Center from Oct. 4–5, as the first event of its kind in the region. This expo blends trusted products, services, and expert-led education to empower women across Los Angeles, Orange County, and beyond. View this post on Instagram A post Read More

From Surf Legend to Local Hero: Newport Beach Unveils Plaque Honoring Duke Kahanamoku’s 1925 Rescue

Several years ago, Scott Holt – who grew up in Newport Beach – and his wife Susan were vacationing on Maui. He had just finished reading a book called “Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku” by David Davis, a bio about the famous Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Hawaiian Read More

An O.C. mother was arrested after her toddler died and she did not call for help

On September 22, 2025, at approximately 9:08 PM, Placentia Public Safety Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reference a 2-year-old male child who was unresponsive, according to the Placentia Police Department. Placentia Police Officers and Placentia Fire personnel arrived on scene and located the male child in the bathroom, and Read More

Jimmy Kimmel breaks silence ahead of return to ABC

Jimmy Kimmel has broken his silence ahead of his return to television, following last week’s suspension over controversial remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The late-night host posted a photo on Instagram on Tuesday featuring himself with legendary TV producer and First Amendment advocate Norman Lear, who Read More