NONPROFIT In 2026, Orange County Grantmakers (OCG) is kicking off its 20th year of impact with leadership changes that will empower the organization in its mission to spark bold collaboration and build a more equitable Orange County. “As OCG celebrates this major milestone, we’re excited to strengthen our commitment to Read More
NONPROFIT New Member Amber Howard New member Michael Ibrahim Easterseals Southern California (ESSC)—with more than 3,000 employees serving over 29,000 people with disabilities and their families throughout Southern California—has elected its new board of director officers and added two new members for the 2026-2029 term. “We are strengthened by Read More
ACCOUNTING GHJ, a national advisory, tax and accounting firm, announced that Blueprint CFO, a tenured fractional CFO services firm, joined GHJ effective Nov. 1, 2025. This partnership brings together Blueprint CFO’s highly personalized financial strategy services with GHJ’s deep bench of expertise across tax, audit and assurance, advisory and search Read More
Bluewater Grill has long been one of the most popular seafood restaurants in Newport Beach. Not only does it serve fresh fish dishes (chefs have been known to rewrite the menu as large line-caught tuna are carried into the kitchen), but the restaurant also offers fabulous views of the harbor Read More
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
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
Kristina Walters: In February of 2025, we went in for our mammograms at Hoag Breast Center in Newport Beach a few days apart. We didn’t have any lumps or anything. They were routine visits. My mom got a call to come in for an ultrasound because they had found something. Read More
