Category: Top Stories

On the Move: U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management Welcomes Alayne Cortes

BANKING/FINANCE U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management is proud to welcome Alayne Cortes as Private Wealth Advisor to their Irvine office. Cortes is responsible for providing comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to her clients’ specific needs. These strategies encompass Investment Management, Private Banking, Trust and Estate Services, and Wealth Planning. The Read More

YMCA of Orange County Hosts Healthy Kids Day at Newport-Mesa Family YMCA April 18

In the spirit of connecting families, empowering youth, and engaging seniors, the YMCA of Orange County will host ‘Healthy Kids Day’ on April 18, 2026, across five of its fitness centers in Orange County, including the Newport-Mesa location at 2300 University Dr. in Newport Beach. Healthy Kids Day is a Read More

Napa in Newport Raises $1.6 Million for CureDuchenne of Newport Beach

More than two decades ago, Newport Beach-based CureDuchenne was created with one goal: to find and fund a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, one of the most common and severe forms of muscular dystrophy. Now, 20 years later, CureDuchenne is recognized as a global leader in research, patient care, and Read More

Meals on Wheels OC Announces New President and CEO

Meals on Wheels Orange County’s Board of Directors has named Madelynn Hirneise as its incoming President and Chief Executive Officer. She will officially join the organization on May 27, 2026, coinciding with current CEO Holly Hagler’s planned retirement after more than 15 years of extraordinary leadership. Madelynn comes to Meals on Wheels Read More

Local Boys & Girls Club Raises $74K at Women of Greatness Brunch at Lido House in Newport Beach

Mentors, business leaders, and community champions of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast (which includes Newport Beach) gathered at the 9th annual Women of Greatness Brunch & Bubbly to honor the women who have positively impacted the lives of Orange County youth and their families. Held on March Read More

Orange County Margarita Crawl Comes to Newport Beach April 12 – 18

How do you like your margarita? Maybe with tequila, Cointreau and a salt rim? How about tequila, triple sec and agave? Or maybe tequila with fruit and muddled jalapeno?  However you lime them, you’re bound to find a winner during the Orange County Margarita Crawl April 12-18. Presented by Casa Read More