Category: Orange County News

From Computer Chips to California Landscapes: Upcoming Art in the Park Exhibitor Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan

People find a passion in the arts from a variety of different places. For Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan, it came after 19 years as a chip design electrical engineer. “I feel like I’m a very creative person, because engineers are very creative problem solvers, and I feel that’s what I do in Read More

William Lobdell Named Inaugural City Historian Laureate

Newport Beach history buffs likely already know William Lobdell. A seasoned writer with the Los Angeles Times and former editor of the Daily Pilot, Lobdell has spent the past four years detailing the rich history of the city through the “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror” podcast. His commitment to Read More

Inside a Serene Costa Mesa Bathroom by Pure Salt Interiors

Leigh Lincoln, co-founder and principal designer of Pure Salt Interiors, created this space with hotel baths in mind. Her goal was to create a unique room that felt luxurious while still being practical. To do so, she used a maximalist approach, combining texture with a neutral palette. This juxtaposition allowed Read More

Hear How San Juan Capistrano-Based Brand Seager Was Founded on The Zest

Case Anderson is the co-founder and chief marketing officer of the San Juan Capistrano-based apparel and accessories brand Seager, which combines the Old West and surf culture. The company recently opened its first flagship store at San Juan Capistrano’s River Street Marketplace and is in more than 100 retailers worldwide. Read More

Compassion Has No Age Limit: Young Founders Lead “United We Drip” Back-to-School Charity Event

This past Sunday, three young entrepreneurs proved that compassion has no age limit. Ace, 9, Cana, 11, and Coen, 10, organized the United We Drip: Back to School Bash, a youth-led charity event at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club in Orange County that brought together more than 150 Read More