Category: Orange County News

Scene and Seen: Orange Coast’s Best of 2025 Party

The year brought another vibrant celebration of the restaurants, beverage companies, and lifestyle brands that help define Orange County living. Held at South Coast Plaza, the event welcomed nearly 600 guests—including readers, friends, and partners—who mingled while sampling standout bites and pours from more than 20 local favorites, including Paradise Read More

The Santa Ana City Council votes to transform south Santa Ana with a massive new development

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16, took an important first step in realizing the redevelopment of a 17.2-acre, underperforming commercial center near South Coast Plaza into a vibrant mixed-use village, creating modern commercial spaces, housing, jobs and open space — completely reimagining the Read More

Homeless Santa Ana commercial burglar arrested by the O.C. Sheriff

SAPD wanted theft suspect Jason Ray Sentz, age 43, was taken into custody this past weekend thanks to the O.C. Sheriff’s Department. The SAPD appreciates their collaboration and continued partnership with the O.C. Sheriff’s Department. Sentz was wanted for a commercial robbery that occurred at 413 W. 17th St., where Read More

26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Brings Hollywood and International Flair to OC

Lights, camera, action! The schedule for this year’s 26th annual Newport Beach Film Festival has been announced, and it’s an impressive collection of award-contender screenings from noted directors and actors plus special events and after-parties that make this year’s Newport Beach Film Fest one not to miss. The Festival will Read More

Join OC Parks for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay Sept. 20

Join OC Parks, Newport Bay Conservancy and fellow volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Lend a helping hand, protect local coastlines and wildlife, and contribute to the removal of thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables that make Read More

From Orchard to Cone: Salt & Straw’s Apple Series Arrives in Newport Beach

Apple lovers love fall in Southern California. Apple-picking has begun at Oak Glen, and Julian is ready to serve slices of apple pie a la mode. But why drive miles from OC when you can savor sensational apple flavors at Salt & Straw in Newport Beach. The Apple Series is Read More

A drone helped the Irvine Police to catch a wanted criminal

Last Thursday, a license plate reader notified police officers that a wanted vehicle used in a robbery from Los Angeles County was driving through Irvine, according to the Irvine Police Department. The IPD drone flew over the Woodbury Town Center as a First Responder and found the vehicle parked in Read More

A man was fatally stabbed at an Anaheim Apartment complex

Someone fatally stabbed a man in his 50’s at an Anaheim apartment complex on Monday, Sept. 15, according to the Anaheim Police Department. Police officers responded at 5:15 p.m. to the Casa Bonita Apartment Homes located at 200 N. Gilbert St., near Lincoln Avenue, on Monday, Sep. 15. The officers Read More

Expert Skin-Care Tips from Serene Obagi of ZO Skin Health

As the daughter of Dr. Zein E. Obagi, a renowned dermatologist and creator of ZO Skin Centres and the award-winning ZO Skin Health Inc., Obagi witnessed first-hand how skin health can positively impact someone’s confidence. “What started as curiosity became a deep respect for the science and art behind it.” Read More