Orange County Black History Parade & Unity Festival returns Feb. 7: what to know
The Orange County Black History Parade & Unity Festival returns to downtown Anaheim on Saturday, Feb. 7, bringing a day of music, culture and community.
Well-Rounded: Irvine’s Newest Places to Eat, Play, and Create
GOLFTECFor a game that requires precision and technique, GOLFTEC uses cutting-edge technology and a team of certified experts to provide a tailored practice experience. Get a custom club fitting and step into the simulator bay for a full swing evaluation using OPTIMOTION 3D motion capture, high-speed video, and launch monitors. Read More
What It’s Like To … Keep on Playing
I was born in 1937, and I grew up listening to big band music, swing, and the music of the ’40s. I was hooked. I’m a trumpet player and I have my own band, The Johnny Kleker Big Band. It’s about 18 to 20 pieces. We play all the hits, Read More
Marine Way Undercrossing
Monday, February 2, 2026 The City of Irvine is advancing the Marine Way extension and undercrossing to improve access and traffic circulation in and around the Great Park. While Marine Way runs along the southern edge of the park, there is currently no direct rail crossing or direct road access into Read More
Pets of Orange County: Meet Rooney
Golden retriever, shepherd, and Great Pyrenees mix, approximately 4 months oldOwners: Kiana and John Aldinger of Newport BeachRescue: Pups Without Borders WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO ADOPT ROONEY?We both grew up with dogs and animals in our lives, so having a pet has always felt like a part of who Read More
On the Move: Orange County Community Foundation Welcomes New Senior Director
NONPROFIT The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) proudly announces Leslie Prado, MBA, as its new Senior Director of Community Impact. With over 15 years in the nonprofit sector, Prado will lead OCCF’s Vision 2030 Community Impact initiatives, focusing on strategic grantmaking and community engagement. Previously, she led programs at MyPath Read More
On the Move: AO Announces Three Promotions to Principal
ARCHITECTURE Leading architecture and planning firm, AO is proud to announce the promotions of José Ho, Duc Huynh, and Thanh Trinh to Principal. Their leadership and design excellence continue to strengthen AO’s capabilities, elevating the quality of our work and enhancing the experience we deliver to clients and communities. With Read More
On the Move: Orange County Grantmakers Celebrates 20 Years with New Board Appointments and Promotions
NONPROFIT In 2026, Orange County Grantmakers (OCG) is kicking off its 20th year of impact with leadership changes that will empower the organization in its mission to spark bold collaboration and build a more equitable Orange County. “As OCG celebrates this major milestone, we’re excited to strengthen our commitment to Read More
On the Move: Easterseals Southern California Elects New Board Officers; Adds New Members
NONPROFIT New Member Amber Howard New member Michael Ibrahim Easterseals Southern California (ESSC)—with more than 3,000 employees serving over 29,000 people with disabilities and their families throughout Southern California—has elected its new board of director officers and added two new members for the 2026-2029 term. “We are strengthened by Read More
On the Move: GHJ Merges in Blueprint CFO to Expand Strategic Outsourced Support
ACCOUNTING GHJ, a national advisory, tax and accounting firm, announced that Blueprint CFO, a tenured fractional CFO services firm, joined GHJ effective Nov. 1, 2025. This partnership brings together Blueprint CFO’s highly personalized financial strategy services with GHJ’s deep bench of expertise across tax, audit and assurance, advisory and search Read More