By Aya El-Djoundi | Special to the NB Indy When I was a little kid, I had this theory about space travel. Many years ago, traveling on an airplane across the ocean was impossible but then we finally mastered it. I thought it would be the same for space travel. Read More
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Discover the creativity and unique perspectives from the next generation of artists with the return of the High School Art Exhibition. On view from Monday, April 6, through Friday, May 15, at Irvine City Hall, this annual showcase celebrates local emerging artists, designers, and creative thinkers. Read More
Northwood and Downer’s Grove, Ill. competed Tuesday in the Ryan Lemmon Invitational. (PHOTO: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). The 2026 Ryan Lemmon Baseball Invitational concludes Wednesday, April 1 with the championship game between St. Paul and Ganesha at 7 p.m. at Great Park Stadium. Ganesha and St. Paul both finished Read More
Northwood players after Tuesday night’s tournament victory. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Northwood’s baseball team had two big innings Tuesday evening on the way to a 17-4 victory over Downers Grove, Ill. in the Ryan Lemmon Invitational at the Great Park Stadium. The Timberwolves (6-12) won their second game Read More
Fullerton players celebrate after Tuesday’s Empire League win over Laguna Hills. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Fullerton’s baseball team erupted for six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to break open a tie game and went on to defeat Laguna Hills 7-1 in an Empire League Read More
Monday, March 30, 2026 Join the City of Irvine, Irvine Ranch Conservancy, and Irvine Company for an open space celebration Saturday, April 18, at 9 a.m. at the Quail Hill Trailhead. Guests will be treated to a free pancake breakfast, family-fun activities, and a hike of the 1.8-mile Quail Hill Loop Trail. The Read More
CIVIL ENGINEERING Kier + Wright and its energy affiliate, KWRE, have opened a new shared office in Austin, Texas. The move establishes Austin as a central hub for power and infrastructure work, supporting the teams serving industrial, data center, and energy markets in one of the country’s fastest-growing states. Learn Read More
ARCHITECTURE Taylor Design, a strategy-based design firm with five offices throughout California, has promoted two of its team members to Associate. Eric Linnaus has been promoted to Associate in addition to his role as Project Architect. A highly valued team member, Linnaus mentors junior staff and strengthens cross‑office collaboration. He Read More
NONPROFIT The Orange County Community Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of two new members to its respected board of governors: Kayhan Mirza, Retired Partner at Goldman Sachs L. Song Richardson, Chancellor’s Professor of Law at University of California, Irvine School of Law Kayhan Mirza brings a wealth of Read More
Dear Valued Readers, We are thrilled to present the 2026 Giving Guide, highlighting over 80 incredible nonprofits that reflect the strength and generosity of Orange County’s nonprofit community. We extend our deepest gratitude to the underwriters whose generous support made it possible for so many organizations to participate this year. Read More
