Category: Orange County News

Scene and Seen: Irvine Public Schools Foundation Spirit of Excellence Gala

A live art demonstration at sunset by Rancho San Joaquin Middle School eighth-grader Madison Weinberg kicked off the night of celebration spotlighting the extraordinary achievements of Irvine public school students and alumni. Held at VEA Newport Beach, the event drew a guest list of more than 300 business leaders and Read More

Young the Giant Frontman Sameer Gadhia Is Amplifying New Voices in Alternative Music

Gadhia is the Irvine-raised frontman of Young the Giant, the acclaimed alternative band behind multiple platinum singles, global tours, and unforgettable performances on major stages including the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Tonight Show,” and more. He’s also the visionary behind SiriusXM’s “Point of Origin” series, Read More

Kickass Women: Dr. Sourat Darabi

She spearheads Hoag Family Cancer Institute’s programs that advance the integration of precision medicine into clinical practice, bridging scientific discovery with patient care, and accelerating breakthroughs in early cancer detection, targeted therapies, and personalized treatment strategies. What was the best advice you received when you were first starting out?I was Read More