The Ritz Restaurant was a legend in the Newport Beach dining world. For more than three decades, the Fashion Island restaurant served notable cuisine in an old-school steakhouse setting and hosted numerous special events, including the annual Christmas at the Ritz luncheon, presented by the Women of Chapman support...
Friends of CASA, the membership auxiliary of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County, hosted its annual Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 5, at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point.
What began as a Holiday Tea 30 years ago has grown into one of Orange County’s...
Newport Beach high school students are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Fellowship cohort of the Dragon Kim Foundation, http://dragonkimfoundation.org, whose mission is to inspire youth to impact their communities while discovering and pursuing their passions.
The deadline to apply for the seven-month leadership program for high school students is...
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast – which includes Newport Beach – has appointed Keegan M. Bell, CFRE, as the organization’s executive director of philanthropy.
With over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience in education, youth development, and community advancement, Keegan joins the Club during a key...
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation held its annual Gala, dubbed Viva la Vida, on October 25 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. The event raised $945,000, a record-breaking total for PCRF, to fund lifesaving research and less toxic treatment options for children battling cancer.
The Jacobi family of...
Sherman Library & Gardens is known for its artistic and rich variety of flowers and plants. Now, thanks to the generosity of Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, City of Newport Beach and Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Kleiman, art has bloomed beyond Sherman’s garden walls.
It was a rain or shine...
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm in Corona del Mar specializing in retail property sales, announced that it raised $29,252 during its 15th annual Movember fundraising campaign, themed “Mo’ments in Time.”
Since 2011, Hanley Investment Group has raised a total of...
Hoag has once again been awarded straight “A” grades from The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade for its hospitals in Newport Beach and Irvine, reaffirming Hoag’s position among the nation’s top hospitals for patient safety and quality of care.
This national recognition reflects Hoag’s commitment to delivering the highest standards...
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 291 is hosting a Holiday Boutique on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 215 15th Street in Newport Beach.
Entrance fee is $5. The boutique is open to the public.
Among the many items for sale: clothing, handbags, handmade gift...
The Samueli Foundation, based in Corona del Mar, has announced a multi-year investment of more than $24 Million in five leading Orange County colleges.
This funding will fuel advancements in academic infrastructure, expand programs and support the launch of innovative initiatives designed to boost workforce development and science, technology, engineering...
