Category: Orange County News

City of Irvine Begins Offering Passport Services

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 The City of Irvine has established a designated passport acceptance facility at City Hall, providing community members with convenient access to new passport services. In partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Passport Agency, the City will begin accepting appointments for new passport applications today. Appointments Read More

Register Your Boat or Home for the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and Ring of Lights

It’s beginning to look a lot like Halloween, but don’t be afraid to register your boat and participate in the annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. You can also decorate your humble Newport abode for the Ring of Lights home decorating contest. Christmas Boat Parade and Ring of Lights entries Read More

Popular 608 Dahlia Restaurant at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar Bids Farewell October 26

Chef Jessica Roy, one of the most creative chefs in Orange County who has been at the helm of 608 Dahlia Restaurant at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar for four years, has announced that her restaurant will be closing this month. Her last lunch service will be Read More

43rd Annual Gentlemen’s Haberdashery at Balboa Bay Resort Raises $700K for Charity

The Gentlemen’s Haberdashery, one of Orange County’s longest running fundraisers and events, raised a record-breaking $700,000 on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Balboa Bay Resort. Nearly 400 community members and philanthropic leaders attended the event, where Orange County’s most prominent executives and leaders took to the runway in a full Read More