Category: Top Stories

Pacific Symphony Celebrates Year of the Fire Horse at 10th Annual Lunar New Year Gala and Concert

In celebration of the Year of the Fire Horse, Pacific Symphony hosted its 10th Annual Lunar New Year Gala and Concert on Saturday, February 21, 2026, raising over $300,000 for the Symphony’s artistic endeavors, music education, and community engagement programs. The formal cultural dinner in South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court Read More

A Restaurant Celebrates 100 Years of Iconic Newport Beach Location

The City of Newport Beach turns 120 this year, but it’s not the only milestone being celebrated this year. A Restaurant is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the landmark Newport Beach location, marking a century of hospitality, community and enduring style on Pacific Coast Highway. Originally opened in 1926 as Read More

Newport Beach International Boat Show Sails Into Town April 16-19

Prepare to drop anchor and experience the Newport Beach International Boat Show at Lido Marina April 16-19. Guests will be able to explore more than 200 vessels and a variety of on-land exhibitions, activations and entertainment. ‍As in previous years, temporary docks will be placed in Newport Harbor at Lido Read More

2026 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards – Past Event

March 26, 2026 Registration (all attendees):  11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. VIP Reception (Sponsors and Nominees only):  11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Luncheon & Program:  12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. For 25 years, the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards has honored the risk-takers and visionaries who have shaped Orange County’s business Read More

City of Irvine to Host Third Annual CicloIrvine: An Open Streets Event

Thursday, March 26, 2026 The City of Irvine is excited to celebrate community, connection, and clean air through its third annual car-free open streets event, CicloIrvine, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Residents, visitors, and businesses are invited to stroll, bike, and roll along a 1.3-mile car-free Read More

City of Tustin Selects Almquist as Developer for New Retail Project

The City of Tustin has selected Almquist to develop a mixed-use center with retail, restaurant and residential components on a 52-acre site at the corner of Red Hill Avenue and Warner Avenue by the Flight office campus.   The San Juan Capistrano-based developer entered exclusive negotiations with Tustin this month to either acquire or lease the Read More

Transferability of Federal Investment Tax Credits: How Finance Leaders Can Turn Tax Liability Into Savings and Earnings Per Share

  Finance executives are seeking effective strategies to optimize tax spend, manage risk, and enhance financial outcomes. Federal tax law updates from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) allow select federal energy tax credits to be transferred (sold) between unrelated sellers and buyers. Read More

On the Move: SRS Real Estate Partners Adds Veteran Retail Broker Mike Hieshima, Opens Santa Barbara Office

Commercial Real Estate – Retail SRS has added veteran retail broker Mike Hieshima as Senior Vice President and opened a Santa Barbara office, expanding its Southern California retail platform. With more than 38 years and nearly 2,000 transactions in retail real estate, Hieshima will lead the new office, and is Read More