Alec Glasser, founder of The Drake Restaurant in Laguna Beach and Drake Gives. NB Indy file photo Taking center stage at Laguna Beach’s famous Drake restaurant on April 23rd at 5:30 p.m., The Drake Gives comes alive with a soulful fundraising celebration that will indulge the senses through an immersive Read More
Ron and Sandi Simon of Newport Beach. Photo courtesy of Hoag. As Orange County housing costs continue to rise, Hoag has announced a $30 million philanthropic commitment from longtime supporters Ron and Sandi Simon of Newport Beach to advance a workforce housing assistance program designed to support nurses and other Read More
Mayor Lauren Kleiman delivers State of the City address at the Mayor’s Dinner on February 13. Courtesy of City of Newport Beach. Mayor Lauren Kleiman delivered the annual State of the City address during the Mayor’s Dinner at VEA Newport Beach on Friday, Feb. 13, marking the City’s 120th anniversary Read More
Bernhard Langer at a previous Hoag Classic. Photo by Jim Collins The Hoag Classic announced that Bernhard Langer, two-time Masters champion and one of the most accomplished players in professional golf history, will be the guest of honor and keynote speaker at the 2026 Hoag Classic Hall of Fame Community Read More
Pearson’s Port. Photo by Richard Simon. Business professionals, marketing professors and banks will tell you that you can’t run a business that’s underwater for most of the year— unless that business is Pearson’s Port Seafood Market, which on February 28 celebrates 55 years purveying fish and other undersea delicacies they’ve Read More
Sushi chefs with their dishes at Bluefin. Photo by Chris Trela. Newport Beach Restaurant Week returned last month after a four-year absence, with more than 50 restaurants offering special menus. Next month comes another restaurant week: Orange County Restaurant Week March 8 through 14, with more than 200 restaurants throughout Read More
Dr. Aaron Przybysz of Hoag By Dr. Aaron Przybysz of Hoag Some people think of golf as a low-impact sport. We call those people “non-golfers.” In reality, the repetitive motions and rotational forces of golf can lead to a surprising number of injuries – a truth amateur and pro golfers Read More
Balboa Island Ferry / NB Indy file photo “Historic Balboa Island Ferry may close due to state emissions requirements.” That was the headline on March 30, 2023 when the Beek Family, which has owned the Balboa Island Ferry for more than 100 years, announced it was struggling to meet California Read More
Tim Burton has had an unusual and illustrious career. He got his start as the lead singer and songwriter for the quirky rock band Oingo Boingo before delving into film composition. He has garnered international recognition for composing over 100 feature film scores, as well as compositions for television, stage Read More
Scene from “The Story of Irvine.” Photo courtesy of the Newport Beach Historical Society Irvine is more than just a city—it’s a name that has a prominent position in the history of Newport Beach. Rancho San Joaquin became Irvine Ranch when James Irvine purchased the tract in 1864 with his Read More
