Category: Orange County News

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

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

Sgt. Pepperoni’s in Newport Beach Partners with CHOC for Annual Lego Drive

Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store at 2300 S.E. Bristol St. in Newport Beach has a long history of giving back to the community. In fact, their motto is Spreading Love for a Cause. Local organizations can host a fundraiser at Sgt. Pepperoni’s with 20 percent of net sales from dine-in, take-out, Read More

Woody’s Wharf Celebrates 60 Years: Newport Beach Icon With a Star-Studded Past

In the ’60s, Newport Beach fisherman Woody Payne used the property where he stored and repaired boats to open a restaurant and watering hole. Today, Woody’s Wharf remains a local institution. Regulars belly up to the bar, trading tales of the venue’s storied past. Actor Chuck Norris owned it for Read More