Category: Orange County News

Southern California Hospice Foundation Raises $100K at Annual Golf Tournament at Newport Beach Country Club

Caddie Sponsor Foursome from Apriem Advisors: Elene Kiefus, Vanessa Price, Michelle Wulestieg (Southern California Hospice Foundation Executive Director), Shellyn Hazard, Rhonda Ducote / photo by Laurel Hungerford Photography Southern California Hospice Foundation raised $100,000 during its 16th annual Life, Links, Love Golf Tournament which was held at the Newport Beach Read More

Superb ‘Les Miserables’ at Segerstrom Center is a Timeless Classic Musical

Scene from “Les Mis” at Segerstrom Center By Simone Goldstone | NB Indy Soundcheck Columnist The musical “Les Miserables” is timeless. Not just because it’s a classic, but because at every age you watch it, the more there is to notice. The unique characters, the lessons, and incredible depth that Read More

Newport Beach High School Students Create MindWorks Project for Dragon Kim Foundation Fellowship

Antonio Hatziris, a Newport Harbor High School freshman, and Anna Gabriel, a sophomore at Sage Hill School in Newport Beach, launched MindWorks as part of the Dragon Kim Foundation Fellowship Anna Gabriel, a sophomore at Sage Hill School in Newport Beach, and Antonio Hatziris, a Newport Harbor High School freshman, Read More

Emotionally Powerful ‘Rainmaker’ a Timeless Tale of Self-Worth at Laguna Playhouse

(Left to Right) Jeffrey Markle (seated), Richard Baird, James Taylor Odom, Nick Tag, and Lizzie Zerebko star in the Laguna Playhouse production of “The Rainmaker” By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy Californians everywhere can relate to the miseries caused by drought. Whether that makes “The Rainmaker” more Read More

Newport Beach City Manager Update: E-Bikes, Disaster Preparedness for Pets

Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager E-bikes, propelled by electric motors, have emerged as an increasingly popular and eco-friendly mode of transportation. However, with their growing popularity, ensuring e-bike safety has become paramount. As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to the safety Read More

Summer Garden Party Raises $80K for Sherman Library & Gardens Education Programs

Tiffany Hodges (Best Garden-Themed Hat) with Debra Gunn Downing (South Coast Plaza Executive Director of Marketing) and Scott LaFleur (Sherman Library & Gardens’ Executive Director) A “hat trick” in hockey is when a player scores three goals in one game. “Hat’s off” is an expression of appreciation for a job Read More

On the Agenda for the September 26 Newport Beach City Council Meeting

Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 26. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71682/72. A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include: Corona del Mar Village commercial Read More