Category: Top Stories

Newport Beach City Council Honors City Manager Grace Leung Upon Her Retirement

At the Newport Beach City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Council honored outgoing City Manager Grace Leong, who is retiring at the end of the year. “Before I read the proclamation, I want to take a moment to offer a few personal words about our city manager, Grace Read More

Newport Beach Fire Leaders Earn Top Honors, Reflecting Department-Wide Excellence

The Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) has once again affirmed its standing as a statewide leader in public safety, earning significant recognition at the prestigious California Fire Chiefs Association Conference, where two of its top leaders received some of the highest honors in the fire service profession. In a rare Read More

Hoag Launches Styled for Surgery Program to Redefine the Patient Experience in Neurosurgery

Hoag continues to advance the standard for patient-centered care with the launch of Styled for Surgery, a first-of-its-kind program that transforms the traditional surgical experience by integrating professional hairstyling into pre-operative planning. In traditional brain surgeries, a portion of a patient’s head would be shaved in the operating room to Read More

Splashes at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach Unveils a Refreshed Menu and Oceanfront Experience

Three expertly seared scallops rested atop a delicate pea puree. Purple carrots glazed in a cardamom gel poked between the plump, seasoned rounds into a bed of whole peas. Delicate saffron “glass” shavings looked pretty wedged into either end of the plate, giving the dish an amber splash of color, Read More

Scene and Seen: Laura’s House Annual Gala

The theme “Symphony of Dreams–Orchestrating Hope” proved to be appropriate for this year’s annual gala benefiting Laura’s House, which has been assisting the victims of domestic violence with emergency shelter, legal advocacy, therapy, prevention education, and more, for more than 30 years. For starters, an anonymous donor pledged $1,000 to Read More

Interior Design Trends of 2026

Organic Modernism“We’ll see a continued embrace of natural textures—stone, wood, and organic fabrics—balanced with clean, modern lines. This trend creates harmony between minimalism and warmth. Implementing it can be as simple as pairing a sleek sofa with a raw-edge wood coffee table or mixing plaster walls with linen upholstery.” Statement Read More

Holiday Glam: Luxe Designer Pieces to Elevate Your Winter Style

Stacked from 17 images. Method=C (S=4) 1Tribales earrings, $640, Dior, South Coast Plaza, 714-549-4700 2Jersey draped dress, $3,995 and twisted heel sandal, $500, Tory Burch, South Coast Plaza, 714-689-0450 3LV sculptural brooch, $970, Louis Vuitton, South Coast Plaza, 714-662-6907 4GG velvet shirt, $2,980, Gucci, South Coast Plaza, 714-557-9600 5Mayjousan heels, Read More