Category: Orange County News

Orange County Probation Department announces official opening of Multipurpose Rehabilitation Center

The Orange County Probation Department announces the official opening of the department’s Multipurpose Rehabilitation Center (MRC) located on the grounds of Orange County Juvenile Hall in the City of Orange. The initial inception of the MRC began on April 15, 2015 when the California Board of State and Community Corrections Read More

WalletHub: ‘Best Things to Buy on Black Friday’ Report reveals 27% of items offer no savings

With 28% of American consumers planning to spend less during the 2022 holiday season relative to 2021, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2022’s Best Things to Buy on Black Friday, along with expert commentary. WalletHub determined that 27% of items offer no savings compared with their pre-Black Read More

Notice of Availability of Draft Local Coastal Program Amendment Related to Accessory Dwelling Units

In accordance with applicable provisions of the Coastal Act and California Code of Regulations, a draft of the Local Coastal Program amendment related to accessory dwelling units is available for public review and inspection at the Planning Division and at all branches of the Newport Beach Public Library for the Read More

South Coast Repertory’s ‘Snow White’ Adds New Wrinkles to the Classic Children’s Story

Candace Nicholas-Lippman and Derek Manson in “Snow White” at South Coast Rep By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy Many a contemporary playwright and screenwriter have returned to fairy tales for inspiration, creating new ways to tell stories we’ve all our lives. Greg Banks is a great example. Read More

Orangewood Foundation Raises $469K at Ambassador Luncheon at Renaissance Hotel in Newport Beach

Orangewood CEO Chris Simonsen and Honoree Lisa Evans Orangewood Foundation, a nonprofit that serves nearly 2,000 foster and community youth annually, hosted its 25th annual Ambassador Luncheon on Friday, October 28 at the Renaissance Hotel in Newport Beach. The event recognized Orangewood’s individual and collective accomplishments from the past year Read More