California Closets reached out to Clasen to design a closet together—something she hadn’t focused on prior. “I was like, you know what, it’s about time,” says Clasen, who’s known for her “great design with a wink” style. Since her closet doesn’t have a door, she wanted it to be a Read More
September 10, 2025 Celebrating Orange County’s inspiring innovators- see the moments that made this event unforgettable! The ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL proudly hosted the 11th annual Innovator of the Year Awards, honoring the achievements of Orange County individuals and their organizations who demonstrate brilliance and leadership in innovation. While most Read More
Tuna is often thought of as the quintessential sashimi star, but taste Roberto Navarro’s Bluewater Grill Sashimi Sea Scallops, and a different seafood may grab the top spot. Navarro, the kitchen manager at the Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach, joined me in my kitchen to share the secrets of these Read More
Thursday, September 11, 2025 The City of Irvine, in partnership with the City of Tustin, is leading the Harvard Safety Improvements Project to enhance safety, accessibility, and mobility along Harvard Avenue between Irvine Center Drive and Walnut Avenue. The project will improve traffic circulation and expand transportation options for cyclists Read More
Hannah Akamine is the founder of It’s a Play Date, an empowering community where women come together to build real friendships through sports and community events such as Pilates, hiking, basketball, and more. In this week’s episode, she shares the sports she first fell in love with, moving to Orange Read More
Taco Bell is opening the next two locations of Live Más Cafés on Sept. 16 and one will be the first to open in Orange County. The fast-food chain will debut the specialty drinks concept at the existing Taco Bell across the street from the University of California, Irvine. The Read More
SEPT. 11THE ISLEY BROTHERS / THE COMMODORESThe Isely Brothers and the Commodores rose to fame in the 1950s, trailblazing an era of Motown and R&B hits. The former group has performed songs such as “Shout,” “Between the Sheets,” and “That Lady” for audiences around the world. Expect to also hear Read More
They were the first to create a post-Super Bowl drone show last February promoting Newport Beach, they’ve won dozens of awards for their creative campaigns, and they even sponsored a float in the January 1, 2024, Rose Parade that won the Extraordinaire Award. Now, the creative minds at Visit Newport Read More
Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) introduced HR 59 which honors the month of September as Service Clubs Month. “Service clubs create space for people to engage in their communities and work with members towards shared goals,” said Assemblymember Dixon, “They are an integral part of communities.” Service clubs are voluntary, Read More
Thousands of breast cancer survivors and supporters will return to Fashion Island on September 28 to participate in the annual Orange County “More Than Pink” Walk to raise funds in support of Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization that works to save lives and end breast Read More
