I was born in 1937, and I grew up listening to big band music, swing, and the music of the ’40s. I was hooked. I’m a trumpet player and I have my own band, The Johnny Kleker Big Band. It’s about 18 to 20 pieces. We play all the hits, Read More
Monday, February 2, 2026 The City of Irvine is advancing the Marine Way extension and undercrossing to improve access and traffic circulation in and around the Great Park. While Marine Way runs along the southern edge of the park, there is currently no direct rail crossing or direct road access into Read More
Golden retriever, shepherd, and Great Pyrenees mix, approximately 4 months oldOwners: Kiana and John Aldinger of Newport BeachRescue: Pups Without Borders WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO ADOPT ROONEY?We both grew up with dogs and animals in our lives, so having a pet has always felt like a part of who Read More
NONPROFIT The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) proudly announces Leslie Prado, MBA, as its new Senior Director of Community Impact. With over 15 years in the nonprofit sector, Prado will lead OCCF’s Vision 2030 Community Impact initiatives, focusing on strategic grantmaking and community engagement. Previously, she led programs at MyPath Read More
ARCHITECTURE Leading architecture and planning firm, AO is proud to announce the promotions of José Ho, Duc Huynh, and Thanh Trinh to Principal. Their leadership and design excellence continue to strengthen AO’s capabilities, elevating the quality of our work and enhancing the experience we deliver to clients and communities. With Read More
NONPROFIT In 2026, Orange County Grantmakers (OCG) is kicking off its 20th year of impact with leadership changes that will empower the organization in its mission to spark bold collaboration and build a more equitable Orange County. “As OCG celebrates this major milestone, we’re excited to strengthen our commitment to Read More
NONPROFIT New Member Amber Howard New member Michael Ibrahim Easterseals Southern California (ESSC)—with more than 3,000 employees serving over 29,000 people with disabilities and their families throughout Southern California—has elected its new board of director officers and added two new members for the 2026-2029 term. “We are strengthened by Read More
ACCOUNTING GHJ, a national advisory, tax and accounting firm, announced that Blueprint CFO, a tenured fractional CFO services firm, joined GHJ effective Nov. 1, 2025. This partnership brings together Blueprint CFO’s highly personalized financial strategy services with GHJ’s deep bench of expertise across tax, audit and assurance, advisory and search Read More
Bluewater Grill has long been one of the most popular seafood restaurants in Newport Beach. Not only does it serve fresh fish dishes (chefs have been known to rewrite the menu as large line-caught tuna are carried into the kitchen), but the restaurant also offers fabulous views of the harbor Read More
The Resort at Pelican Hill has been one of my favorite dining locations since the resort opened more than a decade ago. The resort’s original Executive Chef Jean Pierre Dubray oversaw all culinary aspects of, from the simple Café to the renowned Andrea, which closed at the start of the Read More
