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Newport’s Jennifer Backhaus Fosters a Hive of Aspiring Dancers

By Mandy Fang | Special to the NB Indy For three weeks this summer, Chapman University’s Sandi Simon Center for Dance becomes home for students from around the country, all there to participate in local dance troupe’s Backhausdance’s Summer Intensive. The program concludes July 24 at 6 p.m. in the Read More

Informative Research names Ajay Trilokeshwaran as new CTO

CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (GARDEN GROVE, Calif.) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced the promotion of Ajay Trilokeshwaran to chief technology officer (CTO). In his new role, Trilokeshwaran will lead the company’s product and technology execution, overseeing platform Read More

Volume growth from existing staff ranks as lenders’ top priority for second half of 2026, according to The Mortgage Collaborative survey

CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, today released results from its June 2026 Pulse of the Network survey. The biannual survey gathered input from mortgage lenders, including independent mortgage banks, credit unions and depository institutions, on strategic Read More

Mag Instrument Joins Forces with Pedestrian Safety Institute to Save Kids from Being Killed by Cars in 2026, launches Safer Road Initiative

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

Beyond Books: Newport Beach Celebrates Grand Opening of Witte Hall

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

OC Fair Serves Lineup of Fan Food Favorites and New Culinary Concoctions

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

Newport Beach TEEN CERT Program Inspires Future First Responders

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

Samueli Foundation of Corona del Mart Announces $15 Million Grants to 89 OC Nonprofits

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

Hoag Summer Fest Raises $550K for Boldly Hoag Campaign

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