Category: Top Stories

Hoag Summer Fest Raises $550K for Boldly Hoag Campaign

On June 18, Hoag Hospital Foundation’s 38th Annual Hoag Summer Fest achieved unprecedented success, welcoming more than 1,400 guests for an unforgettable evening celebrating philanthropy, community, and world-class culinary experiences. Held at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, the event was made possible through the generous support of 25 sponsors and underwriters, led by Read More

‘Sip N’ Dink’ Wine and Pickleball Tournament for Charity Comes to The Tennis & Pickleball Club in Newport Beach August 1

America’s fastest-growing sport meets wine country at Sip N’ Dink, Southern California’s first Wine & Pickleball Tournament. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, players, winemakers and wine enthusiasts will gather at The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach for a first-of-its-kind event combining competitive pickleball, premium wine, food, and philanthropy Read More

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at These Unique Spots in Orange County

Rainbow Cone 244 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach At Rainbow Cone, you can purchase a signature cone with chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with cherries and walnuts), pistachio, and orange sherbet ice cream slices stacked on top of one another. Somi Somi Brea, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine Somi Read More

Mercado González in Costa Mesa Opens New Food Stall

Northgate González Market opened a new food stall at its Mercado González store in Costa Mesa called Cenaduría Doña Tere this month.   The new concept is inspired by Doña Tere González’s home-cooked Mexican meals, such as pozole and enchiladas. The family matriarch’s 13 children now own and operate Northgate’s 46 grocery stores.  The Cenaduría Doña Tere puesto, or food stall, replaces the former Chiva Torta Read More

From Surf Shops to Standout Eyewear Brand Kiefer Cohen’s Creative Rise on “The Zest”

This week, we’re talking to a creative entrepreneur who’s gone from working in surf shops and corporate roles to building a standout eyewear brand rooted in design, culture, and sustainability. His work blends punk, vintage, and modern aesthetics and has been featured in GQ, Hypebeast, Complex, and Highsnobiety. Let’s get Read More