“Fleeting” by DaYoung Jung. Photo by Dave Friedman By Jasmine Jenkins | Special to the NB Indy The National Choreographers Initiative, founded by Corona del Mar resident Molly Lynch in 2004 as a way to give choreographers the time and resources to experiment, celebrated its 20th annual performance on Saturday, Read More
Waukecha Wilkerson has been named Chief Development Officer of Newport Beach-based Project Self-Sufficiency, a nonprofit whose mission is to help low-income single parents graduate from college or vocational training with the skills necessary to achieve economic independence. As an experienced senior policy analyst and advocate in the student parent space, Read More
On Friday, July 26, 2024 at 6:38 p.m., officers from the Newport Beach Police Department responded to the 1200 block of Park Newport apartments to conduct a welfare check. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult male whose body appeared to have signs of trauma. Detectives from the Newport Beach Read More
Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung announces retirement, effective March 31, 2025, after nearly 25 years with the company. Newport Beach-based Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that after nearly 25 years with the company, Jack Hartung has decided to retire, effective March 31, 2025. Hartung has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2002. The company Read More
Loretta Davis adopted Snickerdoodle with daughter Sandra Ayres Plenty of party animals went to forever homes at the Newport Beach Animal Shelter’s first “birthday” celebration on Saturday, July 27. Thanks to sponsorship from Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter (FONBAS), pet adoptions were no-cost for the entire day. One special Read More
DARTS President Madeline Hayward and Edie Denning Newport Beach-based Decorative Arts Society (DARTS) has awarded over $410,000 in grants to 14 local community non-profit agencies, all of which provide critical services to Orange County women, children, and families in need. DARTS has given over $4.5 million to local non-profit organizations Read More
Guests at the Festival of OC Chefs. Photo courtesy of KidWorks Chefs and charities form a perfect partnership to raise funds for a good cause. Case in point: the third annual Festival of OC Chefs benefiting KidWorks, held at the Newport Beach Country Club on July 14. More than 475 Read More
Writer Ellen Bell Join local writer Ellen Bell at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and the simple ways you can cultivate your own personal writing practice. This five-week course that starts on Wednesday, July 31 will focus on Read More
Newport Beach-based Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has issued a press release that reports positive financial results for its second quarter that ended June 30, 2024. Second quarter highlights, year over year: Total revenue increased 18.2% to $3.0 billion Comparable restaurant sales increased 11.1% Operating margin was 19.7%, an increase from 17.2% Restaurant level Read More
Tea with a Twist. Photo courtesy of Montage Laguna Beach Montage Laguna Beach has always had a reputation for outstanding cuisine. The resort’s latest culinary endeavor takes a slightly different approach to a beloved British experience. “Tea with a Twist,” held Friday through Saturday afternoons from 12 to 2 p.m. Read More
