ARCHITECTURE Ray Varela brings more than 30 years of experience to AO, a deep commitment to design, and a reputation as a respected leader in the Southern California design community. Varela joins AO after 28 years with Carrier Johnson + Culture, where he shaped award-winning work, built talented teams, and Read More
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Jenny Kanter Smith has joined Northern Trust Wealth Management as a Senior Relationship Advisor. Drawing on her experience as a practicing attorney, leading Trust Administration, and advising ultra-high-net-worth clients, she partners with families and their advisors to address complex financial matters and preserve wealth across generations.
INSURANCE SullivanCurtisMonroe Insurance Services is excited to welcome Bobby Aguirre to its Irvine office in the newly expanded role of Vice President, Commercial Client Services. Aguirre brings with him more than 25 years of experience and an outstanding reputation in the insurance industry. Beginning his career as a Claims Adjuster Read More
Chef Michael Campbell opened a new Pacific Pearl Café location this week at the Irvine Company’s Newport Gateway office complex at 19800 MacArthur Boulevard. This the third Pacific Pearl Café in Orange County joining two locations in San Juan Capistrano and Costa Mesa. Chef Campbell is also the creator Read More
A century ago, Les Kelley published the first Kelley Blue Book based on a list of used cars he wanted to buy for his automotive dealerships, featuring the prices he was willing to pay. Since 1926, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) has grown into one of the automotive industry’s best-known resources Read More
ANAHEIM — When Walt Disney opened Disneyland, he saw it as a place that would always change and grow. But to keep growing, the Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. needs more real estate to support its flagship, yet landlocked theme park. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts paid about $115.3 million for Read More
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is building a new two-story, members-only lounge to better meet recent guest demand for the property’s club-level offerings. Guests can book one of two types of club-level rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian, which gives them access to the Veranda lounge on the fifth floor. Read More
CONSTRUCTION Nevell Group, Inc. (NGi) announced Chris Taylor will be named Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027. Taylor succeeds Co-Founder and CEO Michael Nevell, who will remain Chairman of the Board. Taylor has served as President since 2021, playing a key role in strategy, growth, operations, and leadership development. Read More
The Newport Beach Film Festival is having quite the year. The Festival’s second annual TV Fest in June featured sold-out panels featuring Seth McFarland, Sebastian Maniscalco, Andy Cohen, and the casts of “Landman” and “Shrinking.” Then last month the Festival launched “The Process Unlocked,” a new SoCal PBS television conversation Read More
