Category: Top Stories

On the Move: Beyond Blindness Appoints New Board Member, Names Chair-Elect, and Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer

NONPROFIT Beyond Blindness is excited to share leadership updates: Bill Denny joins the Board of Directors, Geoff Kissel has been named Chair-Elect, and Jim Cox steps in as Chief Operating Officer. “We’re thrilled to welcome Bill and Jim, and to recognize Geoff’s leadership as our new Chair-Elect,” said Angie Rowe, Read More

On the Move: Cristo Rey Orange County Names New Board Chair, Adds Two Board Members

EDUCATION Cristo Rey Orange County High School is excited to announce significant leadership changes to its Board of Directors, including the appointment of Oscar Gonzalez as Board Chair and the addition of Dr. Mary McCullough and Michael Felix as new board members. Gonzalez succeeds founding Board Chair, Tim Psomas, who Read More

Emergency Notification Systems to Be Tested September 17

Sunday, September 14, 2025 The City of Irvine will participate in a regional test of AlertOC, Orange County’s mass notification system, Wednesday, September 17, at approximately 10:30 a.m. AlertOC delivers time-sensitive emergency alerts to residents and businesses by text, email, and phone. As part of the test, all registered phones Read More

Wall Street Rallies on AI Gains and Strong Earnings

Second-quarter earnings have been beating expectations across multiple sectors, giving Wall Street the momentum it needed this week. With results now in from 297 S&P 500 companies, year-over-year profit growth jumped to 9.8 percent, compared with just 5.8 percent at the start of July. Art Hogan of B. Riley Wealth Read More

2025 Innovator of the Year Awards: Event Recap

September 10, 2025 Celebrating Orange County’s inspiring innovators- see the moments that made this event unforgettable!  The ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL proudly hosted the 11th annual Innovator of the Year Awards, honoring the achievements of Orange County individuals and their organizations who demonstrate brilliance and leadership in innovation. While most Read More

Cathy Thomas Makes Bluewater Grill’s Sashimi Sea Scallops with Roberto Navarro

Tuna is often thought of as the quintessential sashimi star, but taste Roberto Navarro’s Bluewater Grill Sashimi Sea Scallops, and a different seafood may grab the top spot. Navarro, the kitchen manager at the Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach, joined me in my kitchen to share the secrets of these Read More