I attended Duke University on a Naval ROTC scholarship. My parents were delighted because they had both served in the Navy. In August of my junior year, I announced that I was “going Marine option,” meaning I would commission as a Marine officer upon graduation. Nearly speechless, their response was, Read More
Jim Waniss Banking & Financial Services Jim Waniss has joined Fifth Third Bank, N.A., as a Senior Treasury Management Officer. He specializes in helping Commercial Banking clients optimize their working capital cycles. With a strategic focus on enhancing cash flow, Waniss promotes tailored treasury solutions that drive operational efficiency and Read More
Jeegisha Panchal Nonprofit Orange County United Way today announced that Jeegisha Panchal has been appointed as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. “Jeegisha’s deep expertise in financial stewardship and her passion for mission-driven work make her an invaluable asset to our team,” said Susan B. Parks, President and CEO of Read More
Guy Lemmon of the Ryan Lemmon Foundation talks to North all-stars after their practice on Sunday at Irvine Valley College. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Members of the North and South teams had separate practices Sunday at Irvine Valley College in preparation for Wednesday’s 57th annual Orange County All-Star Read More
PUNK ROCK BOWLING Celebrates 25 Years June 1st, 2025 Review by Kevin Gomez What started out as a few bands to celebrate a bowling league, has evolved into a three-day music festival complete with club shows, pool parties, and one of the biggest punk festivals in the country. The brainchild Read More
INDUSTRY REPORT # 31 The Sublime Life of ROME June 1st, 2025 by Jimmy Alvarez It’s been a minute since I first sat down with Rome Ramirez; several to be exact. Turns out the sublime life of Rome Ramirez is a surreal one, but it’s a story that inspires. In Read More
El Modena and Norco players gather for the awards ceremony after the game. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Norco sophomore Coral Williams was nearly perfect as the right-handed hurler dominated while leading the Cougars to a 3-0 victory over El Modena in the CIF Division 1 championship softball Read More
