Category: Orange County News

How The Plot is Elevating Vegan Dining With Zero-Waste Creativity

When the idea for The Plot was planted by co-founders Dave and Jessica Waite in 2017, they were determined to recreate cozy, childhood classics and global cuisine with a zero-waste promise, farm-to-table freshness, and a menu of vegan bites. The team is committed to culinary creativity, adding an adventurous twist Read More

Irvine Nonprofit Week

Thursday, August 21, 2025 The City of Irvine is hosting Nonprofit Week September 28 through October 4, providing an opportunity for professionals and volunteers from local nonprofit organizations serving the Irvine community to come together.  Join us for a week of networking, collaboration, and discovery, as we celebrate the impact of nonprofits in our community.  Read More

10 Refreshing Sips to Celebrate National Lemonade Day in Orange County

Brazilian Lemonade (made with limes and sweetened condensed milk)7 Leaves Cafe, Multiple Locations Blue Pineapple Probiotic LemonadePressed Juicery, Multiple Locations Lavender LemonadeDen Cafe, Santa Ana Mango Lemonade SlushieHangar 24, Irvine Watermelon LemonadeTBaar, Buena Park House Champagne LemonadePaul Martin’s American Grill, Irvine Pink Lemonade (made with dok achan, a butterfly pea flower)Parakeet Cafe, Newport Beach Pink Dragon Fruit Read More

Best Wellness Spots in Orange County to Sweat, Detox, and Recharge

Saunas are a growing trend both globally and locally. Here are a few Orange County spots we love. PAUSE STUDIONewport Beach pausestudio.com Sauna sessions begin at $55 for 30 minutes. Monthly memberships begin at $88. PERSPIRE SAUNA STUDIOCosta Mesa, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, San Clemente perspiresaunastudio.comFirst Read More

Inside Bushfire Kitchen’s Growth: Healthy Fast Food That Actually Delivers

Cousins Clive and Brandon Barwin opened their first Bushfire Kitchen in Temecula back in 2012 with the aim of offering folks a fast-food option that was fresh and healthy. Fast forward to 2025, and the Barwins have a mini-empire of nine kitchens, with a 10th location—the second in O.C.—due to Read More

Newport Beach Police Department Hosts National Night Out at Bonita Canyon Sports Park August 5

Newport Beach Police mounted patrol interact with visitors at the 2024 National Night Out. Photo by Chris Trela. On Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m., the Newport Beach Police Department will be celebrating National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign held at thousands of cities around the country Read More