Architecture Boulder Associates has appointed Melissa Pesci as Chief Executive Officer, the first CEO in the firm’s history. In her role, Pesci will oversee strategy and operations across the firm’s national architecture, interior design, and consulting practice, working closely with teams in Orange County and across the country. She brings Read More
ARCHITECTURE AO is pleased to announce that Dan Ringler has joined the firm as Principal. With more than 30 years of experience, Ringler is a seasoned design leader recognized for guiding high-performing teams, cultivating trusted client relationships, and driving growth across diverse sectors. In his new role, Ringler will contribute Read More
CIVIL ENGINEERING/LAND DEVELOPMENT Commercial Development Resources (CDR) is entering its next phase of growth, appointing 20-year veteran Brendan Farrell as Chief Operating Officer. CDR is a national land development services platform, PE Licensed in 25 states, trusted by brands including Habit Burger, 7 Brew Coffee, Dutch Bros, AutoNation, and many Read More
NONPROFIT TGR Foundation announced the appointment of Hrag Hamalian as its Chief Executive Officer. Hamalian has served as president of TGR Learning Labs and national programs for TGR Foundation since October 2023, overseeing all education programming across the organization while leading the successful scaling of its TGR Learning Labs by Read More
Luxury modern estates by the water with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean dominated Orange County’s high-end home sales landscape in 2025. The top 25 homes sold last year fetched between just over $17 million and $42 million. See below for photos of most of the upscale homes. For more Read More
Kia America began production on the incoming 2027 Telluride SUV in February, with the first vehicles arriving in showrooms this month. See below for photos of the second-generation Telluride during a media event at Kia’s design center in Irvine. 1 of 6 The post PHOTOS: An Early Look at the Read More
An interior designer turned restaurateur, Vasquez opened her first Chelas in 2011 while raising three young boys, trusting instinct, culture, and heart over formal culinary training. Today, she operates three thriving restaurants: her original location in San Clemente, plus a Laguna Beach kitchen and a second San Clemente spot. Even Read More
Some 400 doctors and VIPs gathered under the stars on the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art’s Upper Terrace for the annual celebration honoring the Orange County Medical Association’s Physicians of Excellence and Orange Coast’s Top Medical Professionals, who were profiled in the magazine’s January issue. Dr. Sanjay Read More
She made history in November 2020, when she was elected the 23rd Mayor of Irvine, garnering the highest number of votes for the position in the city’s history, and becoming the first woman of color to hold the position and the first Muslim woman to lead a large city in Read More
Today. we’re joined by Nicole, who is a creative leader who’s helping redefine modern Western style. She is the SVP of Creative & Marketing at Boot Barn—a nearly 50-year-old heritage brand headquartered in Irvine, with more than 500 stores nationwide.Listen and watch every Thursday here. The post How Isha Nicole Read More
