How would you describe your approach to conducting an orchestra?Before I became a conductor, I was a professional cellist. That experience helped me realize what the musicians actually need from me. Playing a string instrument is very specific. I try to remember what I needed (as a musician) every time Read More
With California cities like Santa Clarita and Chula Vista facing the highest credit card debt per household in the United States, many in the state need effective relief options [Los Angeles Times, 2025]. Paired with rising rent prices and daunting healthcare and utility bills, financial hardship always seems to be Read More
Brian McDonell is the co-founder and president of Melin, which is a premium headwear brand that focuses on creating high-quality, innovative hats designed for adventure and everyday wear, using the finest materials and attention to detail. The San Clemente-based company has stores in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Irvine and Read More
A new national analysis exposes a revealing pattern in drunk driving behavior: BMW drivers lead the nation in DUI citations (3.09 per 1,000), while Tesla incidents have surged 18.7% year-over-year, raising questions about technology, culture, and accountability on U.S. roads. The study examined data from 30 major car brands across Read More
OCT. 26DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVALThe yearly Muckenthaler Cultural Center event brings the community together to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with activities for the whole family. The free event features live music, arts and crafts, local food vendors, and artisans. Each part of the festival is specifically themed to Read More
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, unanimously directed the City Manager to continue the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program with at least an additional $100,000 in funding to support residents who have been impacted by recent immigration enforcement operations. The City Council created the Ayuda Sin Read More
Lido House Executive Chef-Partner Riley Huddleston wanted to serve an iconic champagne at his Mayor’s Table restaurant in Newport Beach, so he went to France – specifically the Piper Heidsieck winery – and crafted a special Champagne cuvée created exclusively by Huddleston for the property. Now, Huddleston has shifted his Read More
Excitement is building for Pacific Symphony as the orchestra launches its 2025-26 Classics and Pops seasons. Longtime Music Director Carl St.Clair is passing the baton to Artistic and Music Director Designate Alexander Shelley, who conducted his first Classics Concert of the season October 16. Relative newcomer Enrico Lopez-Yañez, the symphony’s Read More
The Anaheim Police Department is attempting to identify two females, who have been caught on surveillance camera footage stealing packages off porches in and around the area of South Street and East Street. The same females have been seen on four separate occasions in this area committing these thefts. In Read More
Orange County, CA — On Saturday October 18th, more than 45,000 people throughout Orange County joined in 10 rallies and protests to say “No Kings” in OC and America. Participants included people from all walks of life, with diversity in age, ethnicity, religious affiliation, and political orientation. Hundreds of unpaid Read More
