Category: Orange County News

New Directions for Women Generates $225K at Circle of Life Brunch at Balboa Bay Resort

New Directions for Women held its 18th annual Circle of Life Brunch on May 7 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, raising approximately $225,000 for the Costa Mesa-based nonprofit. The organization’s signature event, the Circle of Life Brunch was attended by over 260 guests to support the transformation Read More

KidWorks’ Women’s Pickleball Event in Newport Beach Nets $100,000 In Support of College Success Programs

With the unwavering support of women who came to play pickleball for a great cause and the generous sponsors devoted to keeping it thriving year after year, KidWorks’ Play for a Purpose Women’s Pickleball Event on April 23 netted over $100,000. The annual event was held at The Tennis & Read More

Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar Announces New On-Site Restaurant Opening Late Summer 2027

For the past several years, the onsite restaurant at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar was 608 Dahlia, the creation of Chef Jessica Roy, one of the most creative chefs in Orange County. Open mainly for lunch and special events, 608 Dahlia was always packed with delighted diners Read More

Cathy Thomas Cooks Crispy Chicken Sliders and Chive Biscuits with The Waterfront Hilton’s Executive Chef Lewis Butler

Lewis Butler, executive chef at Hilton’s Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, has been heading up prominent kitchens in Orange County for years. His culinary history includes more than a decade of overseeing the culinary program at the former Center Club in Costa Mesa, the spot that is now The Read More

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2026: Stylish Picks for Dad

Odysea Stacked Hydro, $79, Melin, multiple locations, melin.com T-shirt, $11,800, trousers, $1,625, bracelets, bag, and shoes, price upon request, Hermès, South Coast Plaza, 714-437-1725 Square frame sunglasses, $415, Gucci, South Coast Plaza, 714-557-9600 Bucherer Exclusive—Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 42 Bucherer Edition, $6,500, Bucherer 1888, South Coast Plaza, 714-850-0222 Brunello Read More

CureDuchenne of Newport Beach Appoints Lidia Gardner as Vice President of Clinical and Medical Affairs

CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit based in Newport Beach committed to finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has appointed Lidia Gardner, PhD, EMBA, as its new Vice President of Clinical and Medical Affairs. Dr. Gardner brings more than 15 years of experience spanning clinical strategy, patient advocacy, evidence Read More

Salt & Straw in Newport Beach Feature Special Chef Series of Flavors Through June 25

Every month Salt & Straw, the popular ice cream purveyors with a store in Newport Beach, release a limited time edition of crazy concoctions that are often surprising in their ability to combine unique flavors into satisfying frozen treats. Their current monthly flavor series is something a little different. According Read More

Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival Marks 10th anniversary at Balboa Yacht Club June 13

The Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary with events and activities open to the public at the Balboa Yacht Club on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Club and supported by the City of Newport Beach, Visit Newport Beach, and Read More

Speak Up Newport Meeting on June 10 Discusses Newport Center: Past, Present and Future

How has Newport Center evolved into the Mixed-Use Center it is today? Has it fulfilled the vision of the planners? Come hear Michael Stockstill, the author of “Transforming the Irvine Ranch” and the recently released “Irvine Ranch Fulfilling the Vision 1977-2025” discuss the planning, development and future of Newport Center, Read More