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Robert Englund reveals how Wes Craven taught him to ‘respect’ the horror genre, talks Walk of Fame star honor

One, two, Freddy’s coming for you. Three, four, better lock your door. Robert Englund’s portrayal of Freddy Krueger has frightened audiences for over 40 years. In 1984, “A Nightmare on Elm Street” debuted, which led to a seven-film franchise. The Los Angeles native called it the “happy accident” of his Read More

Fashion Meets Philanthropy at CureDuchenne’s Ladies Luncheon

Newport Beach-based CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit dedicated to funding and finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, hosted its second annual Ladies Luncheon Newport Beach on October 14 at the exclusive Shady Canyon Golf Club in Irvine. The event raised awareness about Duchenne muscular dystrophy and support for programs like Read More

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

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