Category: Top Stories

From Surf Legend to Local Hero: Newport Beach Unveils Plaque Honoring Duke Kahanamoku’s 1925 Rescue

Several years ago, Scott Holt – who grew up in Newport Beach – and his wife Susan were vacationing on Maui. He had just finished reading a book called “Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku” by David Davis, a bio about the famous Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Hawaiian Read More

Annual CureDuchenne Golf Shootout Raises $550K

Newport Beach-based CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit dedicated to funding and finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, raised over $550,000 at the 14th annual CureDuchenne Golf Shootout held September 12-13 at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point. This year’s fundraiser was hosted by Anaheim Ducks All-Star Right Wing Troy Read More

Corona del Mar Post Office Celebrates Rare ‘Date Meets Zip’ on Sept. 26

On Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. the Corona del Mar Post Office will commemorate a once-a-century alignment of the date on the calendar (9.26.25) with its ZIP Code of 92625. The alignment of calendar dates with ZIP Codes occurs only once a century and in relatively few locations Read More

A Time Capsule of Rock and Roll: South Coast Repertory’s Electrifying ‘Million Dollar Quartet’

By Zoe Luczaj | NB Indy Arts Columnist Imagine four famous rock and roll pioneers all jamming in the same recording studio at the same time. Now imagine that very session materializing before your eyes—and ears. South Coast Repertory’s new production of “Million Dollar Quartet” is a vibrant musical time Read More

On the Move: Ducere Wealth Welcomes Grace Huang as Senior Portfolio Strategist

FINANCE Ducere Wealth, a Newport Beach-based multi-generational, tech-forward wealth management firm, is excited to announce that Grace Huang, MBA, has joined the company as Senior Portfolio Strategist. She sits on the company’s Investment Committee and leads investment framework development and asset allocation across public and private markets. The post On Read More

On the Move: Bingham Construction Welcomes Blake Cornwell as Director of Business Development

CONSTRUCTION Blake Cornwell joins Bingham Construction as Director of Business Development. A Fullerton native with a business degree from CSUF and an MBA from Concordia, Cornwell brings 15 years’ expertise across retail, hospitality, financial services, and office markets. He will drive Bingham’s continued growth throughout Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside Read More

On the Move: SRS Industrial Expands National Footprint with Leading SoCal Team

REAL ESTATE A market-leading industrial team in SoCal joined SRS Industrial, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s national growth strategy. Richard Schwartz, EVP & Senior Managing Principal, will lead SRS Industrial in Southern California and work closely with Joey Reaume, EVP & Principal, in driving client service and business Read More

On the Move: Families Forward Leaders Appointed to Key Early Childhood Boards in Orange County

NONPROFIT Madelynn Hirneise Madelynn Hirneise, CEO of Families Forward, has been appointed to the board of directors for First 5 Orange County, where she will help strengthen systems that support young children and families. Erica Berrios, CFO of Families Forward, has joined the board of directors for Orange County Head Read More