Anaheim’s budget upholds city services, addresses near-term challenges
Anaheim’s budget for the next 12 months calls for $800 million in spending on daily life and major improvement projects while also addressing some near-term fiscal challenges.
Person of Interest: Steven Munatones on Swimming, Recovery, and Resilience
How did you get into open water swimming? I played water polo in high school and college, and there was an event in 1982 that was a swim from the Huntington Beach Pier to the Seal Beach Pier. I ended up winning, and I didn’t realize it was a selection Read More
Stand-up for Animals in Need at the Ninth Annual Comedy Unleashed
Thursday, August 28, 2025 The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to enjoy a night of comedy benefiting animals in need at the ninth annual Comedy Unleashed Tuesday, September 16, at the Irvine Improv. This popular fundraising event offers an opportunity for guests to enjoy an evening featuring Read More
From Computer Chips to California Landscapes: Upcoming Art in the Park Exhibitor Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan
People find a passion in the arts from a variety of different places. For Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan, it came after 19 years as a chip design electrical engineer. “I feel like I’m a very creative person, because engineers are very creative problem solvers, and I feel that’s what I do in Read More
William Lobdell Named Inaugural City Historian Laureate
Newport Beach history buffs likely already know William Lobdell. A seasoned writer with the Los Angeles Times and former editor of the Daily Pilot, Lobdell has spent the past four years detailing the rich history of the city through the “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror” podcast. His commitment to Read More
Food Security Volunteer Program
Thursday, August 28, 2025 The City of Irvine, in collaboration with Community Action Partnership of Orange County, is offering free grocery food boxes to residents of all ages. Eligible residents will receive a box of food weighing approximately 30 pounds once a month. This program remains possible thanks to our Read More
Inside a Serene Costa Mesa Bathroom by Pure Salt Interiors
Leigh Lincoln, co-founder and principal designer of Pure Salt Interiors, created this space with hotel baths in mind. Her goal was to create a unique room that felt luxurious while still being practical. To do so, she used a maximalist approach, combining texture with a neutral palette. This juxtaposition allowed Read More
Hear How San Juan Capistrano-Based Brand Seager Was Founded on The Zest
Case Anderson is the co-founder and chief marketing officer of the San Juan Capistrano-based apparel and accessories brand Seager, which combines the Old West and surf culture. The company recently opened its first flagship store at San Juan Capistrano’s River Street Marketplace and is in more than 100 retailers worldwide. Read More
Orange County Parents Sue OpenAI & Sam Altman, Blaming AI for Suicide
The parents of a 16-year-old Orange County teen have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging that a ChatGPT chatbot pushed their son to kill himself, advising him to hide a noose and helping draft a suicide note. Adam Kaine had been using ChatGPT for roughly Read More
Top Things to Do in O.C.: August 27th through September 2nd
AUG. 29 THROUGH 31TUNES AT THE DUNESCelebrate the holiday weekend with live music, food trucks, an inflatable water park, water sports rentals, and a full bar. Each day will feature a performance from different artists on the sand of the Newport Dunes with country rock group the Kelly Boyz Band Read More