The Resort at Pelican Hill has been one of my favorite dining locations since the resort opened more than a decade ago. The resort’s original Executive Chef Jean Pierre Dubray oversaw all culinary aspects of, from the simple Café to the renowned Andrea, which closed at the start of the Read More
South Coast Repertory is embracing 2026 in a big way. In a unique way. In a memorable way. The Tony Award-winning theater company is presenting what they rightfully call the theatrical event of the season: a rotating repertory of two Tony Award-winning plays featuring “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” by Read More
By David Gibson, Newport Beach Fire Department PIO As Newport Beach turns the page into 2026, the Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) is doing what it has become known for in recent years: taking a disciplined, forward-looking approach to public safety that blends modernization, measurable performance, and a strong focus Read More
On January 21 at approximately 6:28 p.m., the Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) responded to a reported structure fire at 3348 E. Coast Highway. The incident occurred directly across the street from NBFD Station 5 in Corona del Mar. Upon arrival, Newport Beach Engine 65 observed heavy smoke billowing from Read More
“Trump’s federal thugs beat upon his face and chest, then we heard the gunshots and Alex Pretti lay in the snow dead.”
Grady Demond Wilson, an actor best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the sitcom “Sanford and Son,” has died at the age of 79, according to reports. According to TMZ and BET, Wilson was pronounced dead on Friday morning at his home in Palm Springs, California. Wilson died Read More
Friday, January 30, 2026 The City of Irvine has received a $105,000 Catalyst grant from the California Jobs First (CJF) Regional Investment Initiative, administered through the Orange County Business Council (OCBC), to launch the OC MedTech Navigator, a concierge-style service that will streamline and accelerate the planning and permitting processes Read More
Tributes are pouring in following the death of actress Catherine O’Hara, a Hollywood icon celebrated for her roles in “Schitt’s Creek,” “Home Alone” and dozens of other film and television projects. A representative for O’Hara confirmed her death to Rolling Stone, saying she died Friday at her home in Los Read More
Catherine O’Hara, a Hollywood legend known for her roles in “Schitt’s Creek,” “Home Alone” and as the voice of Sally in “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” has died at age 71, Variety and TMZ report. TMZ said O’Hara died Friday, citing two sources “with direct knowledge.” The cause of death was Read More
English musician Brian May, the lead guitar player for Queen, hinted that the band probably wouldn’t perform in the United States in the near future, if at all.
