Category: Orange County News

Newport Beach Fire Department Offers Emergency Response Training to Newport’s Citizens

CERT volunteers with Newport Beach firefighters. Courtesy of Newport Beach Fire Department. Now in its 26th year, one can rightfully claim this program is CERTainly a success story written by the Newport Beach Fire Department. CERT, the acronym for the Community Emergency Response Team, has trained more than 2,500 citizen Read More

Cole Lab Creative

Cole Lab Creative: Elevating Brands Through Storytelling and Strategic Marketing in Orange County

In the vibrant business landscape of Orange County, Cole Lab Creative stands out as a dynamic creative marketing firm dedicated to helping brands connect with their audience through authentic storytelling and strategic content creation. Founded by marketing expert Jessica, Cole Lab Creative is

Newport Beach Residents Participate in Second Harvest Food Bank’s Annual Walk to Feed OC

Newport Beach residents Second Harvest Food Bank Board Member Patrick and his wife Reggie Finnegan On Saturday, March 15, at Tanaka Farms, nearly 1,000 community members from across Orange County – including many from Newport Beach – gathered for Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s third annual Walk to Read More

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast Raises $84K at Women of Greatness Brunch at Lido House

BGC Central OC teen members and alumni, representing the next generation of female leaders. Mentors, business leaders, and community champions of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast gathered at the 8th annual Women of Greatness Brunch & Bubbly presented by OneRoot Foundation to honor the women who have Read More

Newport Beach Historical Society Hosted Dinner and Lecture by Bill Lobdell at Balboa Pavilion March 24

Bill Lobdell The Newport Beach Historical Society hosted a dinner and lecture with local author and historian Bill Lobdell on March 24 at the Balboa Pavilion. The presentation of “W.S. Collins: Balboa Island Visionary, Con Man or Both?” was a sold-out event. Newport Beach Mayor Joe Stapleton and Councilmember Robyn Read More

Archer and REDA to Transform Newport Beach Building into State-of-the-Art Medical Outpatient Center

A joint venture between Archer Property Partners and Real Estate Development Associates has acquired the 78,000-square-foot office building at 3300 Irvine Ave. in Newport Beach, with plans to transform it into a state-of-the-art medical outpatient building. The partnership received unanimous approval from the Newport Beach Planning Commission in January 2025 Read More