Category: Orange County News

Samueli Family of Newport Beach Funds $1 Billion Transformation of Honda Center

Rendering of Honda Center Encore entrance OC Sports & Entertainment (OCSE), an affiliate of the operator of the city-owned Honda Center, has announced Honda Center Encore, a $1 billion privately funded transformation that will reimagine the guest experience at the iconic arena. The project is being spearheaded and funded by Read More

Hoag Recruits Transformative Leader to Lead the Hoag Family Cancer Institute in Newport Beach

Steven Grossman, M.D., Ph.D. has joined Hoag Hospital as Executive Medical Director of the Hoag Family Cancer Institute. After a competitive national recruitment effort, Hoag has announced that Steven Grossman, M.D., Ph.D. has joined as Executive Medical Director of the Hoag Family Cancer Institute in Newport Beach. An internationally recognized Read More

Newport Harbor High Student Launches ‘Empower Education’ to Assist Underserved Children Around the World

Newport Harbor High School senior Henry Koch. Empower Education, a passionate student-led initiative founded by Henry Nielson Koch, a senior at Newport Harbor High School, is working to create a brighter future for underserved students around the world. Created by a group of dedicated high school volunteers, Empower Education strives Read More

Inaugural “18 for the Elephants” Charity Golf Tournament at Pelican Hill Resort Raises More Than $20K for Elephant Conservation

Golf Tournament Organizers (L-R) Polly Peak, Oracle Maureen, Ava Allan, Caroline Rustigian, Kerry David of Over and Above Africa The inaugural “18 for the Elephants” Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Over and Above Africa’s Elephant protection programs was successfully hosted at the prestigious Pelican Hill Golf Course on April 10. The Read More

Baroque Music Festival in Corona del Mar Celebrates 45th Season June 22-29

Renowned Baroque violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock is artistic director of the Baroque Music Festival The Baroque Music Festival in Corona del Mar, Newport Beach’s longstanding series and still the city’s only exclusively classical-music-performing professional arts organization, returns with a Vivaldi-Fest for its 45th Season June 22 through 29. The 45th Baroque Read More

Newport Beach Public Library Foundation Presents ‘Understanding the Risks of Earthquakes’ with Dr. Lucy Jones April 30

On April 14, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck San Diego County at 10:08 a.m. The epicenter was near Julian, but was felt over a wide region, including Newport Beach. The timing couldn’t be better for a new series called “Spotlight on Science” presented by the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation. Read More

Susan G. Komen Pink Tie Party at VEA Newport Beach on May 10 Honors Business and Community Partners

Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will host a Pink Tie Party in Orange County on Saturday, May 10at VEA Newport Beach to honor its Pink Tie Partners—a distinguished group of passionate business and community leaders dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the fight against breast Read More

Letter to the Editor: School Board Candidate Andrea McElory has a Refreshing Vision

Andrea McElory’s school board candidacy offers a refreshing vision for our schools. As a conservative, she believes parents deserve transparency in what their children are taught. Andrea will ensure families have access to curriculum details and school decisions, empowering them to stay engaged in their kids’ education. If you know Read More