At the Newport Beach City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the City Council elected a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to serve one-year terms in 2026. This is a process that occurs annually during the final council meeting of the year. According to information in the council’s agenda, Read More
At the Newport Beach City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Council honored outgoing City Manager Grace Leong, who is retiring at the end of the year. “Before I read the proclamation, I want to take a moment to offer a few personal words about our city manager, Grace Read More
The Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) has once again affirmed its standing as a statewide leader in public safety, earning significant recognition at the prestigious California Fire Chiefs Association Conference, where two of its top leaders received some of the highest honors in the fire service profession. In a rare Read More
Hoag continues to advance the standard for patient-centered care with the launch of Styled for Surgery, a first-of-its-kind program that transforms the traditional surgical experience by integrating professional hairstyling into pre-operative planning. In traditional brain surgeries, a portion of a patient’s head would be shaved in the operating room to Read More
Three expertly seared scallops rested atop a delicate pea puree. Purple carrots glazed in a cardamom gel poked between the plump, seasoned rounds into a bed of whole peas. Delicate saffron “glass” shavings looked pretty wedged into either end of the plate, giving the dish an amber splash of color, Read More
Ryan Hitzel is an artist, adventurer, and founder of the globally inspired apparel brand, Roark. From growing up immersed in travel to leading design at major agencies and eventually launching his original lifestyle brand, his story is all about pushing boundaries, telling authentic stories, and living life off the beaten Read More
The theme “Symphony of Dreams–Orchestrating Hope” proved to be appropriate for this year’s annual gala benefiting Laura’s House, which has been assisting the victims of domestic violence with emergency shelter, legal advocacy, therapy, prevention education, and more, for more than 30 years. For starters, an anonymous donor pledged $1,000 to Read More
THROUGH DEC. 21“SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL”Following the same miserable character from Charles Dickens’ classic novel, “Scrooge! The Musical” is a touching twist on the classic tale with a bit more humor, drama, and music. Follow along as Ebenezer Scrooge, a man who despises all things Christmas and joy, embarks on the Read More
Organic Modernism“We’ll see a continued embrace of natural textures—stone, wood, and organic fabrics—balanced with clean, modern lines. This trend creates harmony between minimalism and warmth. Implementing it can be as simple as pairing a sleek sofa with a raw-edge wood coffee table or mixing plaster walls with linen upholstery.” Statement Read More
The curtain at South Coast Repertory was raised this year to a reimagined annual gala—dubbed Peek!—that gave its 156 guests a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into producing the plays that have entertained theater buffs and helped new generations of playwrights launch their careers for the last 61 years. Gala-goers Read More
