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‘General Hospital’ to honor Anthony Geary by re-airing his farewell episode

“General Hospital” is honoring the life and legacy of soap opera star Anthony Geary by re-airing his farewell episode. For 40 years, Geary famously played the street-smart hustler Luke Spencer. His 1981 fictional on-screen marriage to Laura Webber, played by Genie Francis, was watched by more than 31 million people Read More

No Wrapping Required: Discovering the Quiet Wonders of Upper Newport Bay

There’s a solid reason why so many people from around the world visit Newport Beach and Fashion Island around the holidays: an incomparable selection of experiences and gifts from which to choose in an environment second to none. But too many residents and guests overlook a truly rare gift that Read More

Rob and Michele Reiner’s family working on memorial service, new statement says

The family of Rob and Michele Reiner is working on a memorial service for the couple. The couple’s two children, Romy and Jake Reiner, released a new statement explaining that they “remain grateful for the outpouring of love and support they have received.” “They will share information about a memorial Read More

Crash on Los Angeles-area highway claims life of Call of Duty co-creator 

The co-creator of the Call of Duty video game series died in a crash in Southern California this weekend, according to multiple reports. Multiple media outlets reported that Vince Zampella was in a Ferrari that hit a concrete barrier while driving on Angeles Crest Highway and subsequently caught fire. The California Highway Patrol, in a statement Read More

The Mortgage Collaborative to host inaugural 2026 ACT Technology Summit focused on mortgage technology and AI

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s leading independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, today announced it will host the inaugural ACT Technology Summit, short for Accelerator and Collaborative Transformation, a two-day standalone mortgage technology competition and showcase Aug. 12-13 at The Highlands Hotel in Read More

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson surprises L.A.-area YMCA families at Burbank Walmart

Dwanta Claus paid a visit to the Walmart in the Burbank Empire Center to surprise some local YMCA families with some free shopping and extra cheer this holiday season. Dwanta is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Christmastime moniker. On Dec. 19, the Golden Globe-nominated actor posted a heartwarming video on Instagram Read More