Blake Foster By Blake Foster, Financial Advisor, UBS (Newport Beach) As of 2024, there were a record 813 billionaires worth a combined $5.7 trillion in the United States, according to Forbes, up from the 756 billionaires quoted by World Population Review in 2023. That year, the U.S. was the country Read More
Participants in “Symphonic Soul” Pacific Symphony and the Arts & Learning Conservatory are bridging communities through a dynamic tribute to African American artists who have profoundly influenced American music. “Symphonic Soul: A Celebration of African American Artistry” that takes place at Segerstrom Center’s Concert Hall January 25 seamlessly blends classical, Read More
Volunteers prepare to re-create works of art at the Pageant of the Masters Can you hold a pose for 90 seconds? If so, the Pageant of the Masters wants you! The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach is hosting its annual Open Casting Call for volunteers this weekend, January Read More
The 28th season of the highly acclaimed Witte Lecture series launches this month. Sifting through the massive flow of information and discerning what deserves thoughtful attention is time consuming and difficult. The Witte Lectures’ roster of nationally known speakers will once again provide a spark for igniting community conversation on Read More
Author Norm Bour and his wife Kat relaxing at the InterContinental resort. In 2019 my wife Kat and I left Newport Beach and started our five plus year journey as full-time nomads. With 43 countries behind us, we have been exploring southeast Asia for more than a year and have Read More
Today we are going to answer the question everyone is asking, ‘what is Grok?’ and why should you be using this AI system? Grok is a chatbot that was created by xAI to answer questions and help you connect with topics from around the world. This AI chatbot is part Read More
Martha Graham – Immediate Tragedy Get ready to dance into the New Year as Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the Winter Dance portion of their 2024/2025 Dance Series featuring four remarkable dance performances in Segerstrom Hall. These performances include the groundbreaking work of the Martha Graham Dance Company celebrating Read More
Newport Beach-based Jobot, the AI-powered recruiting and consulting firm known for combining innovative technology with a relationship-driven approach, has announced the onboarding of its 1,000th Jobot Consultant. This milestone reflects Jobot’s rapid growth, with its consulting division expanding by 250 percent year-over-year. Amid a challenging economy marked by rising unemployment, Read More
Molly O’Neil in her interior design studio Newport Beach native Molly O’Neil, Assoc. AIA, Associate ASID, IIDA, has opened Molly O Architectural Interior Design Studio, a new design studio and home decor shop specializing in luxury residential and hospitality projects. The studio embodies O’Neil’s philosophy, prioritizing architectural details and quality Read More
NBPD Acting Police Chief Dave Miner On December 14, 2024, Dave Miner became the Acting Chief of Police for the Newport Beach Police Department. Join Speak Up Newport for an insightful session on Wednesday, Jan. 8 and learn about the latest issues he faces leading the Newport Beach Police Department. Read More
