CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (ONTARIO, Calif.) — Last year, more than 7,000 pedestrians were killed when struck by cars (some 700 of those were children) and tens of thousands more were injured. MAGLITE® flashlights have been featured in kids’ entertainment over the years, most notably in the Nancy Drew books and, more Read More
After more than 10 years of planning, fundraising and construction, the Library Foundation of Newport Beach, the Newport Beach Public Library and the City of Newport Beach celebrated the Grand Opening of Witte Hall July 9 through 12. On Thursday, July 9, Mayor Lauren Kleiman and the Newport Beach City Read More
If you smell savory barbecue mixed with fried twinkies and grilled turkey legs, that can mean only one thing: it’s time for the 2026 OC Fair and all of the fair’s outrageous, sensational, and often over-the-top culinary offerings. Yes the OC Fair has daily musical acts, exhibits, wine tastings and Read More
It’s summer, so calories don’t count, right? Well, even if they do count, it’s worth it if you take advantage of special limited time offers from Salt & Straw ice cream and SusieCakes, located near each other on Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. Salt & Straw Salt & Straw is Read More
While everybody around him was “freaking out,” then 16-year-old Ryan Agzour maintained an almost unnatural calm, a seemingly impossible responsibility when having to apply CPR to one’s father suffering what sadly became a fatal heart attack. While learning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in the third session of the high school version Read More
The Samueli Foundation, based in Corona del Mar, has announced its 2026 class of Breakaway and Build OC Fund grants, awarding $15 million to 89 Orange County-serving nonprofit organizations. While the grants reach into every corner of the County and cover a wide range of requests (some wildly creative, some Read More
On June 18, Hoag Hospital Foundation’s 38th Annual Hoag Summer Fest achieved unprecedented success, welcoming more than 1,400 guests for an unforgettable evening celebrating philanthropy, community, and world-class culinary experiences. Held at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, the event was made possible through the generous support of 25 sponsors and underwriters, led by Read More
America’s fastest-growing sport meets wine country at Sip N’ Dink, Southern California’s first Wine & Pickleball Tournament. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, players, winemakers and wine enthusiasts will gather at The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach for a first-of-its-kind event combining competitive pickleball, premium wine, food, and philanthropy Read More
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) — Anima Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking down barriers for independent and underrepresented artists, today announced a two-night immersive concert experience presented with Los Angeles-based musician Dolce Wang. “Any Other Way” debuts July 25-26, 2026, at Venia Studio in Downtown Los Angeles, and is Read More
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN DIEGO, CALIF.) — FIT4MOM, the nation’s leading fitness and wellness community for moms, is celebrating its 25 year anniversary by expanding its programming to better support women through every stage of motherhood-from postpartum recovery to midlife wellness. The milestone marks the beginning of a journey that started Read More
