Category: Orange County News

City of Hope Orange County Report Reveals Concerning Trends About Cancer in Younger Adults in Southern California

City of Hope Orange County, the most advanced cancer research and treatment organization in Orange County with two locations in Newport Beach, has released a report that evaluates the cancer incidence rate in people ages 18 and 49 in Orange County and Southern California amid a national epidemic of early-onset Read More

Crystal Cove Conservancy Hosts Special Cove Talk with California’s Secretary of Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot

California’s Secretary of Natural Resources, Wade Crowfoot Crystal Cove Conservancy is hosting a special “Cove Talk” conversation between California’s Secretary of Natural Resources, Wade Crowfoot and Conservancy President & CEO, Kate Wheeler on Wednesday, April 3 about issues facing California’s vast protected lands and waters including climate resilience, maintaining biodiversity, Read More

Renaissance Newport Beach Hosts Table for Ten Culinary Extravaganza Benefitting Pascal Culinary Arts Scholarship

Table for Ten Founder and Director Kristin Martin, Title Sponsor Mary Murfey. Photo by Tony Lattimore. Among the many wonderful annual charity events featuring culinary creations from local chefs and restaurants, one stands out from the rest: Table for Ten, this year held at the Renaissance Newport Beach on Sunday, Read More

Visit Newport Beach Honored for Best Public Relations Campaign for a Destination in California

L to R: Julie Coker, President and CEO of San Diego Tourism Authority; Erin Rose, Senior Brand Director of Visit Newport Beach; Gary Sherwin, CEO & President Visit Newport Beach; Ashley Johnson, CMO & SVP of Visit Newport Beach; Caroline Beteta, President & CEO of Visit California. Visit California, the Read More

‘MJ the Musical’ at Segerstrom Center is a Dazzling Song-Packed Portrait of Michael Jackson

Scene from “MJ The Musical.” Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy Would anyone want to trade places with Michael Jackson? The pop singer’s talent and brilliance brought him fame and wealth beyond compare, but at a price. Despite whatever success and acclaim, Read More

Newport Beach City Manager Update: Flood Insurance Rates, General Plan Amendment

Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager I have good news for Newport Beach residents and business owners with properties in flood hazard areas: you will see further discounted rates for your flood insurance policies beginning October 1. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently upgraded Newport Beach’s Read More

On the Agenda: March 26 Newport Beach City Council Meeting

Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 26. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/73676/72. The regular meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Agenda items include: Notice Read More

Corona del Mar Resident Lucie Courtois Shares Inspirational Message at Beyond Blindness Gala

Corona del Mar resident Lucie Courtois and her mother Carol Trapani at the Beyond Blindness Gala. Beyond Blindness, the region’s leading provider of early intervention, education and enrichment, and family support services for children with visual impairments and other disabilities, hosted its seventh annual Vision Beyond Sight Gala on Feb. Read More