Category: Orange County News

Meet the Hospitality Expert Spotlighting Garden Grove’s Culinary Culture

What surprised you most about Garden Grove’s dining scene? It’s rare to encounter a dining scene where so many restaurants are preserving recipes and cooking techniques that have been passed down through generations. … Experiencing these kitchens felt like being invited into someone’s family home and learning about their culture Read More

Natasha Gregson Wagner Discusses Her Career, Growing Up in Hollywood, and Preserving Her Mother’s Legacy on “The Zest”

Gregson Wagner grew up in the heart of Hollywood as the daughter of Natalie Wood and producer Richard Gregson. After her mother’s tragic passing, she was raised by her stepfather Robert Wagner, navigating both profound loss and a powerful legacy. She built her own career in film and television with Read More

From Heartbreak to Hope: Viviana Soldano FaBrizio Creates Newport Beach Sanctuary for Dogs in Need

By Sandra M. Borges | Special to the NB Indy Man’s best friend—the four-legged furry companion that we can’t picture human life on Earth without—has often faced a life of abandonment and neglect. But one person, fitness supermodel Viviana Soldano FaBrizio, has made it a personal mission to change their Read More

Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach Names Christian Baldon as 2026 Nurse of the Year

Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has named Christian Baldon, MSN-FNP, RN, PCCN, as the 2026 Hoag Nurse of the Year, recognizing her extraordinary commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, and unwavering leadership within the Sub Intensive Care Unit (Sub‑ICU). Presented at Hoag’s annual Nurse’s Day Celebration, the Hoag Nurse Read More

Newport Beach Residents Help Raise Funds for Second Harvest Food Bank at Walk to Feed OC

On Saturday, April 18, more than 1,200 Orange County residents of all ages came together at Tanaka Farms for Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s fourth annual Walk to Feed OC, supporting its mission to provide dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food. This noncompetitive community event raised Read More