First American Financial Corp. named a new chief executive and chief financial officer following the abrupt departure of CEO Ken DeGiorgio, who was arrested this month by federal authorities in connection with an alleged assault aboard a Caribbean cruise. DeGiorgio was taken into custody this month for allegedly choking a Read More
Newport Beach-based Buchanan Street Partners is making a play in South County with its purchase of Spectrum Centre Business Park. The real estate investment management firm spent a Business Journal estimate of $63 million to buy a 16-building, 227,757-square-foot infill industrial park in Lake Forest from a Los Angeles-based fund Read More
Wireless infrastructure provider Boldyn Networks US says it will complete 80 miles of high-speed fiber in the Greater Bay Area network by the end of June to boost internet and wireless capacity there. The Irvine-based firm provides open access networks to a wide array of sites ranging from public transit Read More
Three new businesses have opened at The District at Tustin Legacy in 2025 with two more openings planned for later this year. Additions to the shopping center’s dining options include dessert and drink spot Café 86, best known for its ube pastries and beverages, which opened last month. Another sweet Read More
At any given moment, 15-year-old Ryan Hickman can rattle off how much he earns per pound for recycling everything from boxed wine containers to copper. There’s no limit to what he’ll collect. If it can be recycled, he’s on it—even if the payout is zero. “It’s good for the planet,” Read More
Through a joint venture, Real Estate Development Associates LLC (REDA) and Archer Property Partners have acquired a 78,000-square-foot office building in Newport Beach. The two companies revealed plans last month to convert a three-floor structure at 3300 Irvine Ave. into a medical outpatient building, or MOB. The announcement of the Read More
Most restaurants are fortunate if they survive five years. But five decades? Nearly impossible. Avila’s El Ranchito in Newport Beach has defied the odds, marking its 50th anniversary this month. It’s been an exciting ride for the family-owned restaurant, which now boasts 12 locations, most in Orange County (one is Read More
The annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival had become one of the premier culinary events in Orange County until the pandemic put an abrupt halt to the festival. One of the chefs who participated in the festival every year was longtime Orange County resident Jamie Gwen, a syndicated radio Read More
Orange County is home to some of the hottest medical device and biotechnology companies, producing a range of drugs and devices that address health issues affecting millions of people every day – from diabetes to incontinence to blood clots in veins. The life science industry employed more than 60,000 workers Read More
Orange County’s medical device industry remains highly active, despite the appearance of slowing growth on the surface. The 25 companies reported 22,495 employees, a less than 1% decrease from a year ago. It’s the first decline in three years. The dip was driven in part by layoffs at Masimo Corp. Read More
