Category: Top Stories

On the Move: BBBS Welcomes Judy Contino as Vice President of People and Culture

NONPROFIT Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & Inland Empire has named Judy Contino Vice President of People and Culture. With 25 years guiding high-growth organizations through talent, culture, and transformation, she brings expertise that will help BBBS strengthen teams and advance its mission of igniting the potential of Read More

On the Move: Gensler Welcomes Jim Crispino to the Los Angeles Office

ARCHITECTURE Gensler announces Jim Crispino, FAIA, Principal, has relocated from the firm’s New York office to Los Angeles. In this role, he will continue to lead the firm’s Global Healthcare Practice area with a focus on Academic Medical facilities, bringing deep expertise and a global perspective to Gensler’s Southwest regional Read More

On the Move: Beyond Blindness Appoints New Board Member, Names Chair-Elect, and Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer

NONPROFIT Beyond Blindness is excited to share leadership updates: Bill Denny joins the Board of Directors, Geoff Kissel has been named Chair-Elect, and Jim Cox steps in as Chief Operating Officer. “We’re thrilled to welcome Bill and Jim, and to recognize Geoff’s leadership as our new Chair-Elect,” said Angie Rowe, Read More

On the Move: Cristo Rey Orange County Names New Board Chair, Adds Two Board Members

EDUCATION Cristo Rey Orange County High School is excited to announce significant leadership changes to its Board of Directors, including the appointment of Oscar Gonzalez as Board Chair and the addition of Dr. Mary McCullough and Michael Felix as new board members. Gonzalez succeeds founding Board Chair, Tim Psomas, who Read More

Emergency Notification Systems to Be Tested September 17

Sunday, September 14, 2025 The City of Irvine will participate in a regional test of AlertOC, Orange County’s mass notification system, Wednesday, September 17, at approximately 10:30 a.m. AlertOC delivers time-sensitive emergency alerts to residents and businesses by text, email, and phone. As part of the test, all registered phones Read More

Wall Street Rallies on AI Gains and Strong Earnings

Second-quarter earnings have been beating expectations across multiple sectors, giving Wall Street the momentum it needed this week. With results now in from 297 S&P 500 companies, year-over-year profit growth jumped to 9.8 percent, compared with just 5.8 percent at the start of July. Art Hogan of B. Riley Wealth Read More