This is the belief of Kseniia Kuznetcova, who worked in bank sales for many years and then co-founded the vegan chocolate brand MONI Chocolate in Los Angeles, ensuring it was sold on the shelves of one of the most prestigious and demanding markets in the region – Erewhon Market. In Read More
Orange County’s unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in May from a revised 3.7% in March and above the 3.3% in May last year, according to the state’s Employment Development Department. The state’s unemployment rate was 4.9% while the U.S.’s was 4.0%. Nonfarm OC employment increased by 5,700 jobs from April Read More
Five Point Holdings LLC, the Irvine-based owner and developer of master-planned neighborhoods, announced today it entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Calabasas-based Hearthstone Inc., a private investment partner for homebuilders and residential developments. The acquisition will result in a newly formed business called Hearthstone Residential Holdings Read More
Newport Beach Film Festival CEO and Executive Director Gregg Schwenk, actor Ralph Macchio and Newport Beach Film Festival Co-Founder Todd Quartararo on the red carpet at the TV Fest. Photo by Chris Trela The Newport Beach Film Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary last fall with a star-studded lineup of actors, Read More
Brian Mackey, Valerie Larsen, Amanda Sitton, Gabbie Adner, Christopher M. Williams and Omri Schein star in the Laguna Playhouse production of “PERIL IN THE ALPS,” written and directed by Steven Dietz and now playing at the Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach. There are a handful of famous literary detectives whose Read More
The Heaviest Tour of the Summer Coming to Kia Forum June 19, 2025 by Joey Clark Get ready, Los Angeles! Legendary heavy metal titans Pantera are set to unleash a night of thunderous riffs and unrestrained energy at the Kia Forum on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. This show promises to Read More
Booker Winery at the 2024 Pacific Wine & Food Classic. Photo by Chris Trela One of the most popular wine and food events in Orange County returns to Newport Beach this summer for its eighth incarnation. The Pacific Wine & Food Classic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Read More
“Coco” movie poster Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced the return of its popular Movie Mondays series, an Orange County summer staple for over 17 years. Held on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, these free outdoor movie nights invite the community to gather for iconic films, family fun, Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager At its June 10 meeting, the Newport Beach City Council adopted a balanced Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget that reflects our City’s continued strong financial position and commitment to long-term fiscal responsibility. The approved budget prioritizes public safety Read More
