Category: Top Stories

On the Move: Orange County United Way Elects Ten Board Members and Four New Officers

NONPROFIT Orange County United Way today announced the election of ten members to its Board of Directors for a three-year term. Additionally, four new officers were elected for a two-year term. “Our seven newly elected board members and three returning members each offer powerful perspectives and valuable expertise that will Read More

On the Move: Glaser Weil Welcomes Litigation Partner Sarah G. Hartman

LAW Sarah G. Hartman has joined Glaser Weil as a Litigation Partner in the Firm’s Newport Beach office. She brings extensive experience in commercial disputes, IP, entertainment, and emerging tech sectors, including HealthTech and FemTech. Hartman has litigated patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret cases nationwide and is recognized by Read More

On the Move: Oltmans Construction Co. – Promotion of Anjana Bhowmik to Vice President of Production

CONSTRUCTION Oltmans Construction Co. announces the promotion of Anjana Bhowmik to Vice President of Production. Bhowmik, formerly Senior Director, joined Oltmans in 2015 and has since been key to advancing Oltmans’ operational excellence. Her contributions have been instrumental to the company’s continued growth and success, and we look forward to Read More

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort’s 35th Annual Lighting of the Bay and Fire & Lights Festival, Nov. 28 – Jan. 4

Newport Beach has several long-running holiday celebrations. One of the most colorful is the annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. Every night from November 28 through January 4, the bay comes alive with more than 50 floating and lighted Read More

Samueli Foundation Announces Multi-Year, $24M Unrestricted Funding for Five OC Colleges

The Samueli Foundation, based in Corona del Mar, has announced a multi-year investment of more than $24 Million in five leading Orange County colleges. This funding will fuel advancements in academic infrastructure, expand programs and support the launch of innovative initiatives designed to boost workforce development and science, technology, engineering Read More

PHOTOS: A Closer Look at City of Hope and UCI Health’s New Hospitals

Orange County is poised for a major expansion of healthcare services, with two new multibillion-dollar hospital projects set to open next month, including the first facility in the region exclusively focused on treating and curing cancer. City of Hope Orange County will welcome its first patients to the six-story, 174,000-square-foot Read More

Meet the Founder Turning Dates and Chocolate Into a Cult Favorite Treat

YOU FOUNDED DATEOLATE IN 2019. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE THAT?My background is in food science at the bachelor’s level, and I later earned a master’s degree in business and accountancy. In the U.S., I worked as an accounts payable specialist and was later promoted to fixed asset accountant at Read More

Cultivate a Season of Care: Donate to the Irvine Animal Care Center Holiday Donation Drive

Thursday, November 13, 2025 The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to support the annual Holiday Donation Drive from November 15 through January 15, 2026. Every gift, no matter the size, helps provide essential medical care, safe shelter, and nurturing support to pets facing difficult circumstances. By contributing, members Read More

Jordan Robinson Breaks Down Her Path to Sports Journalism on “The Zest”

Not only is Robinson a host on the Women’s Sports Network and Pac-12 Network, but she also co-hosts the “Queens of the Court” podcast with WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes, and has been published in GQ, Essence, The Ringer, and more. This year, “Queens of the Court” became a new podcast Read More