Category: Top Stories

Hilton Anaheim Opens New Restaurant, Poppy’s

Hilton Anaheim, Orange County’s largest hotel by room count, opened its new restaurant concept known as Poppy’s this month.   At the tail end of a $200 million renovation, the hotel replaced the previous Mix Restaurant & Lounge with Poppy’s as an all-day dining venue serving California-inspired cuisine. The new concept Read More

Expert Skin-Care Tips from Serene Obagi of ZO Skin Health

As the daughter of Dr. Zein E. Obagi, a renowned dermatologist and creator of ZO Skin Centres and the award-winning ZO Skin Health Inc., Obagi witnessed first-hand how skin health can positively impact someone’s confidence. “What started as curiosity became a deep respect for the science and art behind it.” Read More

Sgt. Pepperoni’s in Newport Beach Partners with CHOC for Annual Lego Drive

Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store at 2300 S.E. Bristol St. in Newport Beach has a long history of giving back to the community. In fact, their motto is Spreading Love for a Cause. Local organizations can host a fundraiser at Sgt. Pepperoni’s with 20 percent of net sales from dine-in, take-out, Read More

Woody’s Wharf Celebrates 60 Years: Newport Beach Icon With a Star-Studded Past

In the ’60s, Newport Beach fisherman Woody Payne used the property where he stored and repaired boats to open a restaurant and watering hole. Today, Woody’s Wharf remains a local institution. Regulars belly up to the bar, trading tales of the venue’s storied past. Actor Chuck Norris owned it for Read More

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