Category: Orange County News

Newport Beach City Manager Update: Senator Marian Bergeson Honored, Police Chief Retires

Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager I would like to recognize the late Assemblymember and Senator Marian Bergeson as the Upper Newport Bay Bridge is dedicated in her memory. Bergeson (1925-2016) was a trailblazing leader whose career in public office has served as an inspiration for many Read More

Musical Version of ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ at Segerstrom Center Celebrates Unconventional Families

The cast of “Mrs. Doubtfire.” By Simone Goldstone, NB Indy Soundcheck Columnist It doesn’t matter what a family looks like as long as there’s love. That’s the message of the musical “Mrs. Doubtfire” starring Tony Award nominated Rob McClure as Daniel Hillard/Mrs. Doubtfire. The play is currently touring the country, Read More

Sweetgreen in Fashion Island Introduces Seasonal Version of Top Selling Harvest Bowl

Autumn Harvest Bowl Last month, Sweetgreen opened a restaurant in Fashion Island different than most Sweetgreen eateries in that it adds automation to the experience. It’s one of only a handful of locations in the country that features the restaurant’s new Infinite Kitchen technology which takes on the process of Read More

On the Agenda: September 24 City Council Meeting

Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 24. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/73665/72. A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include: Balboa Peninsula Trolley and Future Read More

$25 Million Gift to Hoag Will Establish Comprehensive Substance Use Treatment Facility

CareMar Entry at Hoag Hospital Hoag has announced a $25 million gift that will establish the CareMar Recovery Center, a new comprehensive addiction treatment powerhouse unlike any other in Orange County, on Hoag’s campus. The facility will deliver wraparound services for people seeking recovery and families impacted by the related Read More

CUCINA enoteca in Fashion Island Celebrates California Wine Month and National Cheeseburger Day

Cheeseburger at CUCINA enoteca in Fashion Island CUCINA enoteca in Fashion Island is known for having an excellent list of domestic and international wines, but in September the focus is on California wines, and for a good reason. September is California Wine Month, so CUCINA enoteca is curating a vino Read More