Alec Glasser, founder of The Drake Restaurant in Laguna Beach Philanthropist Alec Glasser, founder of The Drake Restaurant in Laguna Beach and the Drake Gives nonprofit charity, has been a driving force behind music education initiatives in Orange County. Recently donating $1.5 million dollars from The Drake Gives, the generous Read More
Orange County Fair. Photo by Michael Goulding OC Fair & Event Center needs employees who are looking for terrific summer jobs and a fun way to earn some income. The theme of this year’s Fair is “Always a Good Time!” About 750 seasonal employees are needed for the 2024 OC Read More
Newport Beach Police Department conducts a DUI checkpoint On June 7, 2024, the Newport Beach Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits of Newport Beach. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on Read More
Vlad Azzam’s journey as an entrepreneur and investor is marked by success and a commitment to ethical practices and responsible decision-making. His approach to business prioritizes integrity and transparency, making him a respected leader in his industry. The Ethical Champion Azzam understands the pitfalls of greed and reckless decision-making. His Read More
OCMD groundbreaking: Irvine Councilmember Larry Agran, Charlie Zhang, Councilmember Mike Carroll, Doug Freeman Newport Beach resident Doug Freeman is in perpetual motion. He’s been involved with so many artistic projects in Orange County as both a donor and as an arts leader that it’s hard to keep up with him. Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Get ready for an exciting summer: Registration for the City’s summer classes opened on Thursday, May 16 at 8 a.m. See the latest Newport Navigator at www.newportbeachca.gov/register for information on summer classes for all ages and interests, as well as community Read More
Passengers disembark from the Balboa Peninsula Trolley. Photo by Chris Trela © The Balboa Peninsula Trolley will resume operations on Memorial Day weekend, with free service continuing throughout the summer on weekends and holidays. Beginning on Saturday, May 25, the trolley service will be available from 10 a.m. to 9:30 Read More
This weekend is your last chance to see the 15th annual Feld of Honor. Presented by the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor, the Field of Honor ends on May 27 (Memorial Day). The event features the posting of 1,776 large (3’ x 5’) American flags, displayed along the paths of Read More
Manna Kadar, Sohrab Tavakoli, Parisa Fischback, Jaime & Steve Hong The Guilds of Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the oldest and largest of the Center support groups, hosted their annual fundraiser on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa. The event raised over $320,000 to Read More
A residential burglary occurred in the Pacific Ridge Community between approximately 10 a.m. on May 17 and 2 p.m. on May 18. While the victims were away, an unknown suspect accessed the backyard of the property and shattered a first floor glass door. Once inside, the suspect went upstairs and Read More
