BANKING F&M Bank is pleased to announce the new appointment of Brenda Martin as Regional Relationship Manager. She comes to F&M with 25 years of lending experience in the Orange County area. Martin now oversees the credit portfolio of the Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente Read More
NONPROFIT Savannah Mlot has been named American Heart Association, Executive Director for the Orange County, Inland Empire, and Coachella Valley division. With more than eight years of nonprofit leadership experience, Mlot will oversee local operations to improve cardiovascular health, and lead staff and volunteers to achieve the mission of the organization. Read More
Dive into two essential guides—from building a compliant culture to hiring practices that stay ahead of regulatory landmines. In today’s regulatory landscape, HR compliance is no longer a back-office task—it’s a strategic imperative. Insperity’s two latest blogs provide business leaders with a dual track approach: first, how to embed a Read More
Tory Burch’s storefront has been relocated at South Coast Plaza and now reflects the design of the brand’s Rodeo Drive location, but with new elements. The exterior of the store is framed by illuminated ceramic green tiles. Inside, customers will step onto a marble tilework floor that was inspired by Read More
“Our education programs are the best kept secret in Orange County, so I’m super-excited to shine a light on that. And I’m also excited to continue bringing the world’s best ballet companies to O.C. and expanding our music programming.” “I’ll be continuing the curatorial priorities of my predecessor, the legendary Read More
TELL US ABOUT THE NAME.In Greek, the word elia means olive tree, which is symbolic of peace, wisdom, strength, and abundance throughout the Mediterranean. In changing the spelling of the word a bit, we aimed to make it our own. It brings with it elegance and calm. When spoken, it Read More
Joseph McGinty Nichol, famously known as McG, is a filmmaker, director, and producer who has worked projects including “Charlie’s Angels,” “I Feel Pretty,” “The OC,” “Terminator Salvation,” “Supernatural,” and so much more. In the beginning of his career, he created more than 50 music videos for artists such as Smash Read More
Experience Baz Luhrmann’s eye-catching film brought to the stage now through Nov. 2 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” has won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and is sure to capture the hearts of the audience. The show stars Jay Armstrong Johnson as Christian and Read More
River Jetty Restaurant Group, a collaboration between partners Joseph “McG” Nichol and Jordan Otterbein established in Newport Beach in 2007 with the founding philosophy of creating dining experiences that that offered inspired cuisine and exemplary service in an inviting atmosphere, has quietly been building a culinary empire. Their initial steak Read More
Entering the Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach is like stepping back in time to the Italian Renaissance. The architectural style of the Resort is inspired by the works of Andrea Palladio, an Italian architect from the 16th century. Details such as the Italian plaster finish, hand-made terra cotta Read More
