Category: Orange County News

Birtcher Development of Newport Beach and MBS Group Create Nevada Studios

Rendering of Nevada Studios / Courtesy of Birtcher As the State of Nevada continues to explore economic development opportunities associated with expansion of the film tax credit program, a new studio alliance has emerged that combines the experience of The MBS Group, the world’s preeminent studio developer, operator, and production Read More

South Coast Repertory’s 2023 Gala Raises $367K for Artistry and Education

SCR Artistic Director David Ivers, Founding Artistic Director Martin Benson, Managing Director Paula Tomei, Founding Artistic Director David Emmes. South Coast Repertory celebrated its 60th Season Gala Play On! October 14 by raising more than $367,000. Those proceeds provide vital support to everything from on-stage artistry to educational programs. With Read More

Hoag Among the First in the World to Successfully Implant New Leadless Pacemaker System

Hoag’s clinical cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Rajesh Banker with the new pacemaker device. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach announced the successful implant of the world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a patient. The minimally invasive surgery was a success and marks a new era in cardiac care. The Read More

Harbor Day School in Corona del Mar Opens Final Phase of New School Building

(from left to right) Director of Facilities and Athletics Mike Coleman, and Eighth Grade Student Leadership Team members Addison Stern, Emery Pelinka, and William Shu parade through the campus with the Harbor Day community, accompanied by the UCI Marching Band. Harbor Day School has opened the final phase of the Read More