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Irvine City Council names Sean Crumby as new City Manager 

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Irvine City Council has unanimously approved Sean Crumby as Irvine’s seventh City Manager, effective immediately. The appointment was made at its October 28 meeting.  “Sean has demonstrated strong leadership, sound judgment, and a deep commitment to the City of Irvine,” said Mayor Larry Agran. “He Read More

Decorative Arts Society 2025-26 Speaker Series Features Acclaimed Designers & Authors

Decorative Arts Society (DARTS), a Newport Beach-based philanthropic organization dedicated to education about various forms of decorative arts and supporting local non-profits that benefit women, families, and children, has announced its 2025-26 Speaker Series. Featuring esteemed experts on decorative arts and design, DARTS annual Speaker Series kicked off on Tuesday, Read More

New study reveals that BMW and Tesla drivers lead the U.S. in DUI citations

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

PBS SoCal to host star-studded ‘We Love Public Television’

PBS SoCal announced a huge telethon featuring a variety of actors, hosts and musicians. Josh Groban, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ken Burns, Ziggy Marley, Lily Tomlin, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Marlee Matlin, Nicholas Ralph, Rick Steves, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Adam Arkin, Courtney Vance, Martha Plimpton and more are slated to join Read More

The Santa Ana City Council continues program to help undocumented residents targeted by ICE

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

Savoring the Spirit of the Coast: Lido House Unveils Signature Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Tequila

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