Category: Orange County News

Marshall Goldman Brings Exotic Car Dreams to Newport Beach

What’s your dream car? Maybe it’s a Porsche 911 Carrera. Perhaps a Bentley Continental GTC V8. Or is a Ferrari 296 GTB more your speed? Those are just three of the enviable automobiles on display at the Marshall Goldman dealership in Newport Beach. Marshall Goldman is the leading dealer and Read More

New Italian Eatery Piatti Laguna Beach Serves Timeless Italian Fare

  Several restaurants have come and gone at 222 Ocean Avenue in Laguna Beach, including Taverna, Ocean at Main, Suenos and Cabana. Fortunately, a new Italian eatery opened in that spot earlier this summer that looks to have staying power—and a terrific menu. Piatti Laguna Beach is the newest location Read More

Stand-up for Animals in Need at the Ninth Annual Comedy Unleashed

Thursday, August 28, 2025 The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to enjoy a night of comedy benefiting animals in need at the ninth annual Comedy Unleashed Tuesday, September 16, at the Irvine Improv.   This popular fundraising event offers an opportunity for guests to enjoy an evening featuring Read More

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