Author Norm Bour and his wife Kat relaxing at the InterContinental resort. In 2019 my wife Kat and I left Newport Beach and started our five plus year journey as full-time nomads. With 43 countries behind us, we have been exploring southeast Asia for more than a year and have Read More
Today we are going to answer the question everyone is asking, ‘what is Grok?’ and why should you be using this AI system? Grok is a chatbot that was created by xAI to answer questions and help you connect with topics from around the world. This AI chatbot is part Read More
Martha Graham – Immediate Tragedy Get ready to dance into the New Year as Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the Winter Dance portion of their 2024/2025 Dance Series featuring four remarkable dance performances in Segerstrom Hall. These performances include the groundbreaking work of the Martha Graham Dance Company celebrating Read More
Newport Beach-based Jobot, the AI-powered recruiting and consulting firm known for combining innovative technology with a relationship-driven approach, has announced the onboarding of its 1,000th Jobot Consultant. This milestone reflects Jobot’s rapid growth, with its consulting division expanding by 250 percent year-over-year. Amid a challenging economy marked by rising unemployment, Read More
Molly O’Neil in her interior design studio Newport Beach native Molly O’Neil, Assoc. AIA, Associate ASID, IIDA, has opened Molly O Architectural Interior Design Studio, a new design studio and home decor shop specializing in luxury residential and hospitality projects. The studio embodies O’Neil’s philosophy, prioritizing architectural details and quality Read More
NBPD Acting Police Chief Dave Miner On December 14, 2024, Dave Miner became the Acting Chief of Police for the Newport Beach Police Department. Join Speak Up Newport for an insightful session on Wednesday, Jan. 8 and learn about the latest issues he faces leading the Newport Beach Police Department. Read More
Dana Strader and Jennifer Hanlon (2024 Holiday Luncheon Co-Chairs) Friends of CASA, a membership auxiliary of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County, hosted its annual Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 13 at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. This cherished tradition, which began as a Read More
The Christmas Boat Parade award for Sweepstakes Non-Commercial went to “Paradise Found,” owned by Greg and Nor Killingsworth. Photo by Lawrence Sherwin. Thousands of people descended on Newport Beach December 18 through 22 to take in the sights at the 116th annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and the accompanying Read More
Christmas at the Ritz table décor. Photo by Tony Lattimore The Ritz Restaurant in Fashion Island was a culinary institution in Orange County for more than three decades. The swanky restaurant hosted numerous special events, including the annual Christmas at the Ritz, presented by the Women of Chapman support group Read More
Hometown and Schoolfundr offer a winning strategy for athletic directors facing funding challenges and operational hurdles Athletic programs and performing arts at schools across the U.S. are facing mounting financial pressures, as budget constraints continue to challenge the sustainability of extracurricular initiatives, including special education programs. As a result, innovative Read More
