Oceana’s beloved annual summertime soiree dazzled its 335 guests this year with a cocktail hour on the lawn overlooking the breathtaking shoreline of the Montage Laguna Beach followed by a program in the ballroom that included a multicourse meal, remarks from the nonprofit’s CEO, Jim Simon, and award-winning actor Sam Read More
Scott Struthers remembers the first time he saw an elephant in the wild. He was 15 and had accompanied his father, a biologist, on a trip to Africa. It became a fairly frequent journey, and the natural beauty of the landscape, its wildlife, and the people who live there left Read More
When Boot Barn moved its Irvine headquarters, the new space was a typical white-wall office building—enter Tara Miller, owner and lead designer at The Heartland Interior Design. Miller created a theme for each floor, the first being stone. “We wanted to lean into the stone theme and be in perfect Read More
Newport Beach has several long-running holiday celebrations. One of the most colorful is the annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. Every night from November 28 through January 4, the bay comes alive with more than 50 floating and lighted Read More
The Samueli Foundation, based in Corona del Mar, has announced a multi-year investment of more than $24 Million in five leading Orange County colleges. This funding will fuel advancements in academic infrastructure, expand programs and support the launch of innovative initiatives designed to boost workforce development and science, technology, engineering Read More
“I was never afraid to fail, because I knew I was loved no matter what. My worth was not determined by how fast of a swimmer I was.” “In sports, it really is the mental toughness—when times get tough, how are you going to react? That’s what separates the good Read More
Experience the Magic of the Holidays at Dana Point Harbor Dana Point Harbor Partners (DPHP) is spreading holiday cheer once again, brightening the waterfront with the annual harbor holiday light display, featuring over 700,000 LED lights. From November 12 through January 4, Happy Harbor Days will transform the Harbor into a winter wonderland with themed light exhibits including a giant whale, illuminated 60-foot-tall palms, Read More
YOU FOUNDED DATEOLATE IN 2019. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE THAT?My background is in food science at the bachelor’s level, and I later earned a master’s degree in business and accountancy. In the U.S., I worked as an accounts payable specialist and was later promoted to fixed asset accountant at Read More
Thursday, November 13, 2025 The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to support the annual Holiday Donation Drive from November 15 through January 15, 2026. Every gift, no matter the size, helps provide essential medical care, safe shelter, and nurturing support to pets facing difficult circumstances. By contributing, members Read More
Not only is Robinson a host on the Women’s Sports Network and Pac-12 Network, but she also co-hosts the “Queens of the Court” podcast with WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes, and has been published in GQ, Essence, The Ringer, and more. This year, “Queens of the Court” became a new podcast Read More
