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Segerstrom Center for the Arts Candlelight Concert Raises $6 Million

Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrated its spectacular 51st Annual Candlelight Concert on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, an evening filled with electrifying performances, heartfelt community spirit, and a shared commitment to advancing the arts in Orange County. The gala featured an unforgettable performance and master class by actor-singer Hugh Jackman, Read More

Napa in Newport Expands to Weekend Event March 20-22 at Pendry Newport Beach

For more than 10 years, Napa in Newport has been the signature event to raise funds and awareness for CureDuchenne, a Newport Bech-based nonprofit that is a global leader in research, patient care and innovation for improving and extending the lives of those living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. To date, Read More

Make-A-Wish Orange County and Inland Empire Raises Nearly $700K at The Wish Gala in Newport Beach

Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire raised nearly $700,000 at recent The Wish Gala to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses across the region. Held at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach on October 18, the annual black-tie event gathered 250 guests for an evening of elegance and inspiration, featuring Read More

Newport Based OC Women2Women Hosts Sweetheart Luncheon & Fashion Show February 11

Newport Beach-based OC Women2Women is ready to show the love at its annual Sweetheart Luncheon & Fashion Show, taking place Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Promenade & Gardens by Turnip Rose in Costa Mesa. This uplifting event invites guests to bring a sweetheart or good friend and gather for an Read More

Salt & Straw in Newport Beach Launches ‘Vegandulgence Series’ of Frozen Treats

Salt & Straw ice cream is kicking off the new year with the debut of the Vegandulgence Series, a collection of five frozen concoctions that are vegan and gluten-free. They also have a new Black Forest Ice Cream Cake that’s both vegan and gluten-free. Most ice cream lovers probably do Read More

Enjoy Free Art Activities and Music at the Great Park

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Create. Listen. Explore. Discover Free Art Experiences at the Great Park  Arts at the Great Park is something you can hear, touch, and experience. This lineup of free, all-ages events encourages hands-on making, shared listening, and meaningful discovery — no tickets or registration required. Jazz in Read More

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting rideshare driver in Hollywood

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested for allegedly assaulting a rideshare driver in Hollywood. On Jan. 12, officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call reporting an assault near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue around 12:15 a.m. Following an investigation, police said Sutherland, 59, had reportedly entered a Read More

Upcoming Economic Development Events

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 The City of Irvine kicks off the new year with a dynamic lineup of Economic Development events designed to empower and connect our vibrant local business community. From startups to established enterprises, these engaging sessions provide valuable opportunities to gain insights, build networks, and tap into Read More

The Old Vine Registry Nears 9,400 Registered Vineyards as 1991 Plantings Become Eligible

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Old Vine Registry, the world’s largest and most authoritative database of historic vine plantings, has entered the new year with 9,393 registered vineyards across 42 countries, reflecting a surge of new contributions over the past twelve months. With the turn of the calendar Read More