Matthew Vega Planning/Design/Engineering RICK, a multidisciplinary planning, design, and engineering firm serving the Western US, has appointed Matthew Vega as Managing Principal of the Irvine office. Vega brings 25 years of experience from technical and executive leadership roles, where he championed the innovative use of technology and collaboration across disciplines. Read More
Nonprofit Free Wheelchair Mission, a nonprofit that has distributed 1.5 million wheelchairs in 95 developing countries, is pleased to welcome Natalie Daghbandan and Dan Raatjes to its board of directors. Natalie Daghbandan Daghbandan is an experienced estate planning, probate, and trust administration attorney who currently serves as Of Counsel at Read More
Eric Thai Construction RBA Builders LLC announces a key leadership transition with Allan Quan, Vice President Finance since 2017, retiring in 2025 to spend more time with family. Quan has played a pivotal role in guiding the company’s financial strategy during times of significant growth and industry change. Succeeding Quan Read More
Construction Sukut Construction, one of the nation’s leading heavy civil contractors, is proud to announce the promotions of three long-tenured team members into key leadership roles: Jorge Becerra as Vice President of Environmental, John Peña as Vice President of Public Works, and Kimmy Phipps as Vice President of Private Works. Read More
Who is the Sky? Tour June 14th, 2025 by Kim Scirotto David Byrne and Talking Heads fans were given quite the abundance of exciting news this week thanks to the announcement of Byrne’s new album and tour! Fans all over will be able get their hands on the new record, Read More
Metropolitan Theatres announces Metro Summer Kids Movies from June 17 through August 7 at MetroLux Theatres w/IMAX, located at Outlets at San Clemente at 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672. Movie-goers can celebrate summer and enjoy the big-screen experience with family and friends for just $2 per Read More
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS A NEW HERCULE POIROT COMIC MYSTERY! THE WORLD PREMIERE OF PERIL IN THE ALPS Written and Directed by Steven Dietz Based in part on “Poirot Investigates” by Agatha Christie LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE presents the world premiere of a new Hercule Poirot comic mystery, PERIL IN THE ALPS, Read More
Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of stories about business lunch hot spots in Orange County. Got a tip? Email dining editor Nancy Luna at luna@ocbj.com. For more than three decades, Bistango in Irvine has been a hotspot for business lunches and client dinners amid artful décor and Read More
June 12, 2025 Celebrating Orange County’s thriving family businesses—see the moments that made this event unforgettable! The ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL proudly hosted the 26th annual Family-Owned Business Awards, celebrating the achievements of Orange County-based family-owned firms. The event recognized companies that have made significant contributions to the community through Read More
