The Academy Awards has a music category that no one has ever won
There’s one official Oscars category that no film professional has ever won — and it’s likely because the Academy doesn’t feel there are enough people to nominate.
Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach Announces Tastings and Holiday Specials for 30th Anniversary Year
Bluewater Grill has long been one of the most popular seafood restaurants in Newport Beach. Not only does it serve fresh fish dishes (chefs have been known to rewrite the menu as large line-caught tuna are carried into the kitchen), but the restaurant also offers fabulous views of the harbor Read More
Resort at Pelican Hill Appoints New Executive Chef
The Resort at Pelican Hill has been one of my favorite dining locations since the resort opened more than a decade ago. The resort’s original Executive Chef Jean Pierre Dubray oversaw all culinary aspects of, from the simple Café to the renowned Andrea, which closed at the start of the Read More
Two Tony Winners, One Stage: South Coast Rep Launches 2026 With Ambitious Rotating Repertory
South Coast Repertory is embracing 2026 in a big way. In a unique way. In a memorable way. The Tony Award-winning theater company is presenting what they rightfully call the theatrical event of the season: a rotating repertory of two Tony Award-winning plays featuring “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” by Read More
Newport Beach Fire Department’s 2026 Strategic Vision: Wellness, Readiness, and a Winning Culture
By David Gibson, Newport Beach Fire Department PIO As Newport Beach turns the page into 2026, the Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) is doing what it has become known for in recent years: taking a disciplined, forward-looking approach to public safety that blends modernization, measurable performance, and a strong focus Read More
Newport Beach Fire Department Extinguishes Structure Fire in Corona del Mar January 21
On January 21 at approximately 6:28 p.m., the Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) responded to a reported structure fire at 3348 E. Coast Highway. The incident occurred directly across the street from NBFD Station 5 in Corona del Mar. Upon arrival, Newport Beach Engine 65 observed heavy smoke billowing from Read More
Bruce Springsteen surprises at anti-ICE benefit for Pretti, Good families
“Trump’s federal thugs beat upon his face and chest, then we heard the gunshots and Alex Pretti lay in the snow dead.”
‘Sanford and Son’ star Grady Demond Wilson dies at 79, according to reports
Grady Demond Wilson, an actor best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the sitcom “Sanford and Son,” has died at the age of 79, according to reports. According to TMZ and BET, Wilson was pronounced dead on Friday morning at his home in Palm Springs, California. Wilson died Read More
City of Irvine Receives Catalyst Grant to Accelerate MedTech Sector Growth
Friday, January 30, 2026 The City of Irvine has received a $105,000 Catalyst grant from the California Jobs First (CJF) Regional Investment Initiative, administered through the Orange County Business Council (OCBC), to launch the OC MedTech Navigator, a concierge-style service that will streamline and accelerate the planning and permitting processes Read More
Catherine O’Hara remembered by fans, Hollywood stars as tributes flood social media
Tributes are pouring in following the death of actress Catherine O’Hara, a Hollywood icon celebrated for her roles in “Schitt’s Creek,” “Home Alone” and dozens of other film and television projects. A representative for O’Hara confirmed her death to Rolling Stone, saying she died Friday at her home in Los Read More