Category: Top Stories

On the Move: WISEPlace Recognizes Leaders of Change

NONPROFIT WISEPlace, the only Orange County-based nonprofit leading the effort to end homelessness for unaccompanied women, is proudly recognizing the contributions of its board of directors—its leaders of change. Carol Khan-Hotaki currently serves as fund development chair and is celebrating more than five years on the WISEPlace Board. Her contributions Read More

On the Move: Goodwill of Orange County Welcomes Sally Leisegang and John Kearney to Board of Directors

NONPROFIT Goodwill of Orange County (Goodwill OC) is proud to announce the appointment of two accomplished leaders, Sally Leisegang and John Kearney, to its Board of Directors. Together, they bring deep expertise in finance, banking, and community engagement, further strengthening Goodwill OC’s commitment to advancing opportunity and impact across Orange Read More

On the Move: Windes Advances Strategic Growth with the Expansion of its Southern California Practice

AUDIT | TAX | ADVISORY Windes, a leading accounting and advisory firm, today announced the expansion of its Southern California practice through the addition of Gary Greene’s practice of ten professionals with Harris, Greene LLP, a public accounting firm located in Irvine, California, effective July 1, 2026. Greene has represented Read More

Your Home Has a Heart. An Approach That Became a Manifesto of a Full-Service Remodeling Company From Orange County

Once upon a time every home had a small, dark room hidden behind closed doors and walls. It wasn’t a place where people lingered. Meals were prepared as quickly as possible, eaten in silence, and everyone moved on with their day. There was no space for conversations, laughter, or simply Read More

Scene and Seen: Laguna Art Museum California Cool Art Auction

It’s an event that Laguna Art Museum supporters look forward to, and the 2026 California Cool Art Auction raised $471,000, providing critical funding for the 108-year-old institution’s exhibitions, educational programs, and year-round initiatives celebrating California art, artists, and culture. LAM Executive Director Julie Perlin Lee mingles with guests. The California Read More

Devin Doyle on Scaling Fire Protection: How It Works Differently in the Western United States

When Devin Doyle of Newport Beach looks at a map of the United States, he sees more than the average American. He can describe a patchwork of climates, building codes, and risk profiles across the whole of the Western US, each demanding a different approach to fire protection.  As the Read More