Young the Giant Frontman Sameer Gadhia Is Amplifying New Voices in Alternative Music
Gadhia is the Irvine-raised frontman of Young the Giant, the acclaimed alternative band behind multiple platinum singles, global tours, and unforgettable performances on major stages including the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Tonight Show,” and more. He’s also the visionary behind SiriusXM’s “Point of Origin” series, Read More
WIOA Youth RFP PY 26-27
Anaheim Workforce Development Board (WDB) issues this Request for Proposals (RFP) for WIOA Youth Program PY2026-27
Kickass Women: Dr. Leslie M. Thompson
For more than 30 years, Thompson has been researching new therapies for Huntington’s disease, a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that results in the progressive breakdown of the brain’s nerve cells, causing irreparable decline in patients’ physical and mental abilities. Currently, there’s no cure. But a nearly $12 million grant from the Read More
Top Things to Do in O.C.: March 18th through 24th
MARCH 19ST. JOSEPH’S DAY AND RETURN OF THE SWALLOWS CELEBRATIONThe Return of the Swallows is a yearly celebration that has brought locals and visitors to the Mission San Juan Capistrano since the 1920s to enjoy the historic landmark. The mission grounds transform into a lively and colorful celebration complete with Read More
Help Improve the Venta Spur Trail
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 The City of Irvine is working to improve safety and accessibility along the Venta Spur Trail and is seeking community input. Residents are invited to help shape the Venta Spur Trail Crossings Improvement Project, which will evaluate street crossings along the trail that do not currently Read More
Kickass Women: Dr. Sourat Darabi
She spearheads Hoag Family Cancer Institute’s programs that advance the integration of precision medicine into clinical practice, bridging scientific discovery with patient care, and accelerating breakthroughs in early cancer detection, targeted therapies, and personalized treatment strategies. What was the best advice you received when you were first starting out?I was Read More
On the Move: Karen Costello, Vice President of Integrated Strategy & Design at Boulder Associates
ARCHITECTURE Karen Costello has joined Boulder Associates as Vice President of Integrated Strategy and Design, based in the firm’s Orange County office. A strategic creative with extensive owner-side healthcare experience, she specializes in enterprise and facility master planning, real estate strategy, and capital development for major health systems. The post Read More
On the Move: Choreo, LLC Is Excited to Announce That Tony Luppi and Dean McCormick Have Joined the Firm in Its Irvine, California Office
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Dean McCormick joins the firm as Managing Director, Wealth Management, and has more than 40 years of financial and accounting experience. He advises successful entrepreneurs and multigenerational families on complex financial decisions, including business growth, liquidity events, tax planning, and long-term wealth preservation. Prior to the acquisition, McCormick Read More
On the Move: Pankow Builders Launches Pankow Wood Structures, Expanding Mid-Rise Multifamily Capabilities Across California
CONSTRUCTION Sean Mishlof Carl Vizcarra Pankow Builders announced the launch of Pankow Wood Structures, a new business unit created to expand the company’s capabilities and support a broader range of mid-rise multifamily projects across California. The group adds dedicated expertise in wood-framed construction to meet Read More