When it comes to creating a concept for dining experiences, Cynthia Vigil and Chad Reinhardt go all in. I got my first taste of that with Benny & Mary’s, which made Orange Coast’s Best New Restaurants list in 2024. And the dynamic duo hit the nail on the head again Read More
Behzadi is a national bestselling author, CEO, and keynote speaker whose story defies every expectation. She grew up in Iran, was arrested as a teenager for holding a book, arrived in the U.S. alone at 17, and worked at a gas station. Against all odds, she put herself through college, Read More
More than two decades ago, Newport Beach-based CureDuchenne was created with one goal: to find and fund a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, one of the most common and severe forms of muscular dystrophy. Now, 20 years later, CureDuchenne is recognized as a global leader in research, patient care, and Read More
Meals on Wheels Orange County’s Board of Directors has named Madelynn Hirneise as its incoming President and Chief Executive Officer. She will officially join the organization on May 27, 2026, coinciding with current CEO Holly Hagler’s planned retirement after more than 15 years of extraordinary leadership. Madelynn comes to Meals on Wheels Read More
Mentors, business leaders, and community champions of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast (which includes Newport Beach) gathered at the 9th annual Women of Greatness Brunch & Bubbly to honor the women who have positively impacted the lives of Orange County youth and their families. Held on March Read More
How do you like your margarita? Maybe with tequila, Cointreau and a salt rim? How about tequila, triple sec and agave? Or maybe tequila with fruit and muddled jalapeno? However you lime them, you’re bound to find a winner during the Orange County Margarita Crawl April 12-18. Presented by Casa Read More
Can plants and flowers tell a story? They can if they are at Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar. This spring, Roger’s Gardens is launching an immersive, sensory experience where nature, beauty, and storytelling come to life. Dubbed “The Poetry of Spring,” this experience professes to be a living, breathing Read More
New Directions for Women will hold its 18th annual Circle of Life Brunch on Thursday, May 7 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. The event will raise vital funds for addiction treatment while bringing the community together to celebrate recovery. Since, 1977 the Costa Mesa-based nonprofit has transformed Read More
Crean Lutheran students who signed Wednesday were (from left) Olivia Viola, Hayli McIIlroy, Cole Mora and Benjamin Ricketts. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran, Samantha Burgett). Four Crean Lutheran High School athletes who signed their college letters were honored Wednesday during a ceremony on campus. Athletic Director Eric Olson spoke at the Read More
Villa Park players after Monday’s win over Sonora. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Julianna Romero pitched a four-hit shutout and homered to lead Villa Park’s softball team to a 6-0 victory over Sonora in a Freeway League game Monday afternoon at Sonora. The Spartans (9-11, 5-2) won their Read More
