Category: Top Stories

On the Move: Sherman Library & Gardens Welcomes Jennifer Cook to Its Board of Trustees

NONPROFIT/ARTS & CULTURE Jennifer Cook joined the Sherman Foundation Board of Trustees for Sherman Library & Gardens. A longtime resident of Corona del Mar, Cook is inspired by Sherman’s deep commitment to horticulture, local history, education and community. Cook is a Director at Capital Group Private Client Services, specializing in Read More

On the Move: AO Announces Nine Promotions to Associate

ARCHITECTURE AO, a leading architecture, design, and planning firm, is proud to announce the promotion of nine team members to Associate. Congratulations to Rudy Carbajal, Daniel Danciu, David Esparza, Cortney Hagee, Dinh Le, Tyson McGuire, Jahn Nguyen, William Troeak, and David White, NCARB. These individuals represent the next generation of Read More

Silent, Scenic and Surprisingly Powerful: Kayaking’s Timeless Appeal in Newport Harbor

What started as a mode of transportation and hunting more than 4,000 years ago has evolved into one of Newport’s favorite physical exercises, competitive sports and leisure pastimes: Kayaking. Over the eons, the major changes to kayaks have been the materials used to build them. Toray they are primarily fiberglass, Read More

‘Tomatomania’ Returns to Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar February 27—March 8

Tomato lovers rejoice: Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar is bringing back its popular Tomatomania event February 27 through March 8. This is the 15th year that Roger’s Gardens is celebrating tomatoes with a ten-day event that features an impressive selection of more than 250 heirloom and hybrid tomato plants Read More

PHOTOS: UCI’s Falling Leaves Building Designed for Discovery

Researchers seek to prevent and find cures for some of the most difficult to solve diseases within the University of California, Irvine’s new Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building. The 215,000-square-foot facility, opened last May, has six floors filled with 13 different research programs chosen form a highly competitive selection Read More