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Crystal Cove Conservancy Raises $950,000 for Education and Conservation at 27th Annual Endless Summer Soirée

Crystal Cove Conservancy welcomed more than 200 guests to the blufftop of Crystal Cove State Park’s Pelican Point on Saturday, Oct. 3, for its 27th Annual Endless Summer Soirée. The annual celebration raised $950,000 to support The Conservancy’s STEM education programs and its ongoing work to protect and preserve Crystal Read More

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2026 Innovator of the Year Awards: Event Recap

October 7, 2026 Celebrating Orange County’s inspiring innovators- see the moments that made this event unforgettable!  The ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL twelfth annual Innovator of the Year Award honor, recognizing and celebrating Orange County individuals and their organizations who demonstrate brilliance and leadership in innovation.  View Photo Gallery   Congratulations Read More

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New Pro Volleyball Team Taps Into Orange County’s Deep Talent Pool

SEAL BEACH — Standing at 6’6”, Kathryn Plummer Boden always knew she wanted to play professional volleyball, but her options were limited in the U.S. Boden, who is from Aliso Viejo, played in Southern California’s competitive indoor club volleyball leagues before becoming a standout at Stanford and joining the U.S. Read More

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On the Move: Northern Trust Welcomes Andrea Hamud as a Senior Relationship Advisor

WEALTH MANAGEMENT Northern Trust welcomes Andrea Hamud as a Senior Relationship Advisor in Orange County. Andrea works closely with high-net-worth individuals and families, helping them navigate trust, estate, wealth transfer, and business succession planning. Her extensive legal and fiduciary experience strengthens Northern Trust’s ability to deliver personalized guidance and multigenerational Read More

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On the Move: Talley LLP Promotes Kaitlin Barkow to Partner

ACCOUNTING Talley LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Kaitlin Barkow to Partner. A California-licensed attorney with an LL.M. in Taxation, Barkow leads the firm’s legal practice, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, tax structuring, succession planning, and corporate governance. Barkow brings nearly a decade of experience advising Read More

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On the Move: Orangewood Welcomes Three New Board Members

NONPROFIT Orangewood Foundation is proud to welcome three exceptional leaders to its Board of Directors: Garrett L. Abel, Jeremy Parness, and Dr. Shauntina Sorrells. Garrett L. Abel brings four decades of financial leadership, currently serving as Principal at Abel Investments and Management. His distinguished career spans leadership positions as President Read More