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YMCA of Orange County Hosts Healthy Kids Day at Newport-Mesa Family YMCA April 18
In the spirit of connecting families, empowering youth, and engaging seniors, the YMCA of Orange County will host ‘Healthy Kids Day’ on April 18, 2026, across five of its fitness centers in Orange County, including the Newport-Mesa location at 2300 University Dr. in Newport Beach. Healthy Kids Day is a Read More
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to announce our 2026/2027 season of shows!
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT announce our 2026/2027 Season of Shows: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, HAIRSPRAY, & LES MISÉRABLES Another phenomenal year of extraordinary events is on its way to our subscribers and audiences as we Read More
Cathy Thomas Cooks Up Halibut with Porcini Mushroom Sauce and Cauliflower Mash
Luis Munoz’s eyes dance when he cooks. Well, not literally, but his joy is obvious as he creates his dishes. Munoz, the executive chef at Moulin and Bouillon in Newport Beach, views culinary tasks with elation as well as great respect, explaining to me that details matter. Sadly, he says, Read More
Best New Restaurants: Story Bar + Kitchen
When it comes to creating a concept for dining experiences, Cynthia Vigil and Chad Reinhardt go all in. I got my first taste of that with Benny & Mary’s, which made Orange Coast’s Best New Restaurants list in 2024. And the dynamic duo hit the nail on the head again Read More
Latest: initial hearing on Ament bid to withdraw plea; running timeline
Anaheim has condemned actions documented in a federal investigation of the city’s former mayor and a former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce executive that came to light in 2022. Here is what has happened, how Anaheim has responded and ongoing updates.
Defying the Odds: Shirin Behzadi’s Unstoppable Rise on “The Zest”
Behzadi is a national bestselling author, CEO, and keynote speaker whose story defies every expectation. She grew up in Iran, was arrested as a teenager for holding a book, arrived in the U.S. alone at 17, and worked at a gas station. Against all odds, she put herself through college, Read More
Napa in Newport Raises $1.6 Million for CureDuchenne of Newport Beach
More than two decades ago, Newport Beach-based CureDuchenne was created with one goal: to find and fund a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, one of the most common and severe forms of muscular dystrophy. Now, 20 years later, CureDuchenne is recognized as a global leader in research, patient care, and Read More
Meals on Wheels OC Announces New President and CEO
Meals on Wheels Orange County’s Board of Directors has named Madelynn Hirneise as its incoming President and Chief Executive Officer. She will officially join the organization on May 27, 2026, coinciding with current CEO Holly Hagler’s planned retirement after more than 15 years of extraordinary leadership. Madelynn comes to Meals on Wheels Read More
Local Boys & Girls Club Raises $74K at Women of Greatness Brunch at Lido House in Newport Beach
Mentors, business leaders, and community champions of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast (which includes Newport Beach) gathered at the 9th annual Women of Greatness Brunch & Bubbly to honor the women who have positively impacted the lives of Orange County youth and their families. Held on March Read More