Category: Orange County News

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

CdM High School Student Alexis Silva Survives Tumor, Releases Debut Album and Creates Children’s Health Foundation

Alexis Silva By Jasmine Jenkins | Special to the NB Indy Alexis Silva, a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from Newport Beach who attends Corona del Mar High School, will release her first full-length album on August 1. Silva began making music early on, initially through choir and musical theater. She started songwriting Read More

Pacific Symphony Announces New Assistant Conductor Pola Benke

Pola Benke Pacific Symphony has announced the appointment of Pola Benke as Assistant Conductor beginning August 1. Benke is an esteemed conductor and cellist recognized for her transformative approach to orchestral leadership and for bringing a modernized approach to symphonic repertoire. “We are excited to have Pola Benke obtain the Read More