I was skeptical when I heard about Jeff and Christa Duggan’s new venture. The husband-and-wife team first found success with their award-winning micro roastery Portola Coffee. Jeff had been experimenting with the effect of music vibrations on spirits during barrel fermentation, and he found that whiskey aged to rock ’n’ Read More
South Coast Repertory will present the premiere of “Fremont Ave.,” a powerful new play by Reggie D. White, running April 25 through May 23 on the Segerstrom Stage in Costa Mesa. Directed by Lili-Anne Brown and co-produced with Arena Stage, the play is a centerpiece of the 2026 Pacific Playwrights Read More
On April 19, Visit Newport Beach invites the local community and visitors alike to Balboa Pier to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest swing dance lesson. Organized by the official Destination Marketing Organization for Newport Beach, the free public event aims to break the current Read More
DINER NOCHEHola Adios serves craft coffee by day and, as of recently, transforms into a cozy diner by night. Wednesday through Saturday after 5 p.m., you’ll find indulgent classics such as smash burgers and fried chicken sandos ($10), along with sides like fried pickles ($6) and cheese fries ($9). New Read More
ARCHITECTURE DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors has promoted Daniel Berghauser to Principal. As an integral part of the firm’s Civic team, Berghauser guides complex public-sector projects with technical expertise and thoughtful leadership. He works closely and collaboratively with stakeholders and partners to deliver high-performing facilities that leave a lasting Read More
BANKING Carlos Cu has joined Banc of California as Senior Vice President for Specialty Deposits, with a focus on providing relationship-oriented banking services to payment processors, independently owned escrow companies and 1031 accommodators. He is based in Santa Ana. Mr. Cu has more than 20 years of experience serving clients Read More
Saturday, April 4, 2026 Mayor Larry Agran has joined mayors across the country in challenging residents to make a long-term commitment to conserve water, reduce pollution, and use natural resources more efficiently. The National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, presented by the Wyland Foundation, takes place during Earth Month, April Read More
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Resilience has defined Amar Santana’s journey—from immigrant teenager to nationally recognized restaurateur. The co-founder of Vaca and Broadway by Amar Santana is one of OC’s best-known chefs. He recently opened a second Vaca in downtown Los Angeles. The Business Journal has named him 2026 Chef of the Year. Read the Read More
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