Hilton Anaheim, Orange County’s largest hotel by room count, opened its new restaurant concept known as Poppy’s this month. At the tail end of a $200 million renovation, the hotel replaced the previous Mix Restaurant & Lounge with Poppy’s as an all-day dining venue serving California-inspired cuisine. The new concept Read More
Celebrating Orange County’s Women in Business The Orange County Business Journal is proud to present the 31st Annual Women in Business Awards, honoring the vision, leadership, and achievements of extraordinary women across every sector of the business community. This year’s program will be held on Tuesday, October 15th, at the Read More
NONPROFIT Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & Inland Empire has named Judy Contino Vice President of People and Culture. With 25 years guiding high-growth organizations through talent, culture, and transformation, she brings expertise that will help BBBS strengthen teams and advance its mission of igniting the potential of Read More
ARCHITECTURE Gensler announces Jim Crispino, FAIA, Principal, has relocated from the firm’s New York office to Los Angeles. In this role, he will continue to lead the firm’s Global Healthcare Practice area with a focus on Academic Medical facilities, bringing deep expertise and a global perspective to Gensler’s Southwest regional Read More
NONPROFIT Beyond Blindness is excited to share leadership updates: Bill Denny joins the Board of Directors, Geoff Kissel has been named Chair-Elect, and Jim Cox steps in as Chief Operating Officer. “We’re thrilled to welcome Bill and Jim, and to recognize Geoff’s leadership as our new Chair-Elect,” said Angie Rowe, Read More
EDUCATION Cristo Rey Orange County High School is excited to announce significant leadership changes to its Board of Directors, including the appointment of Oscar Gonzalez as Board Chair and the addition of Dr. Mary McCullough and Michael Felix as new board members. Gonzalez succeeds founding Board Chair, Tim Psomas, who Read More
The board of Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. (NYSE: SHO) has received a letter from shareholder Tarsadia Capital LLC urging the hospitality firm to pursue a sale or liquidation of assets. Tarsadia, an asset manager that owns 3.4% of Sunstone, sent the letter on Friday stating the firm’s take on Read More
September 10, 2025 Celebrating Orange County’s inspiring innovators- see the moments that made this event unforgettable! The ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL proudly hosted the 11th annual Innovator of the Year Awards, honoring the achievements of Orange County individuals and their organizations who demonstrate brilliance and leadership in innovation. While most Read More
Celebrating the Iconic Advertising Artistry Behind Hamm’s Beer, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and More LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — A forgotten genius of mid-century advertising is finally getting his due. The newly launched Paul Stanley Museum, opening in Los Angeles in 2026, will honor the legacy of Paul Stanley Company – Read More
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, has added FICO, global analytics software leader, as an educational partner. This partnership gives members additional insights into credit data, market trends and risk modeling. Unlike TMC’s traditional partners, FICO will Read More
