Harborside: Antiques, Coffee, Wine, and Surf Lessons in Dana Point
COCO BLOOM COFFEEWhat started as a mobile coffee cart has recently blossomed into a brick-and-mortar cafe, nestled along Dana Point Harbor. The menu’s signature and seasonal drinks make use of sustainably sourced beans and organic syrups, milk, and milk alternatives. The shop also carries gelato that can be paired with Read More
Leader Board: OC’s AI Fluency and the Talent Pipeline
Editor’s Note: Tim Nguyen, a Vietnamese refugee, co-founded the financial software firm MeridianLink in 1998, which went public and was sold in November in a $2 billion deal. Nguyen won a Business Journal Innovator of the Year award in 2021. Doug Wilson is the co-founder of the CEO Leadership Alliance Read More
On the Move: Cannon Building Welcomes Tony Church as President and Chief Operating Officer
CONSTRUCTION Tony Church has joined Cannon Building as President and Chief Operating Officer, a pivotal leadership position focused on strengthening the company’s operational capacity and supporting its strategic growth. In this role, he will oversee core business functions including operations, business development, and preconstruction. Church brings more than three decades Read More
On the Move: Banc of California Welcomes Scott Mahl as Orange County Executive Vice President and Regional Manager
BANKING Scott Mahl has joined Banc of California as Executive Vice President and Regional Manager for Orange County. In addition to serving the banking needs of commercial clients, Mahl is responsible for driving the bank’s growth and expanding its team in the region. He is based in Santa Ana. Mahl Read More
On the Move: Windes Celebrates 100 Years as One of Southern California’s Most Trusted Accounting and Advisory Firms
ANNIVERSARY Windes is proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026. Since its founding in 1926, the firm has grown from a small local practice into a multi-service organization recognized for its technical excellence, client service, and commitment to the communities it serves. Over the past century, Windes has expanded Read More
Three Artists, Three Perspectives –– New Solo Exhibitions Open at the Great Park Gallery January 25
Friday, January 9, 2026 Arts in Irvine is pleased to present three solo exhibitions opening January 25 at the Great Park Gallery, featuring work by Daniela García Hamilton, Kristina Rose Baker, and Vonn Sumner. These exhibitions highlight distinct narratives and approaches to painting that traverse familial traditions, art history, and Read More
City of Hope Opens Orange County Cancer Hospital in Irvine
An ambitious project years in the making, City of Hope’s new Orange County hospital now joins its Lennar Foundation Cancer Center on its 72-acre Irvine campus. The seamless connection (both metaphorical and physical) between the two buildings aims to save lives and deliver breakthrough care for patients. “It’s been a Read More
Cathy Thomas Cooks Up Tom Kha Gai with Chef Minh Phan
Recently I welcomed Minh Phan into my home kitchen. Phan is the chef at the Thai restaurants in Costa Mesa, Hanuman Thai Eatery on Bristol Street and Hanuman Eatery on Newport Boulevard. He prepared his irresistible coconut milk-based chicken soup, Tom Kha Gai, a rich, savory mix of sour, sweet, Read More