MOMS, the county’s largest nonprofit dedicated solely to newborn and pregnancy health, held its Healthy Beginnings, Bright Futures baseball-themed fundraiser on Saturday, May 31 at Strawberry Farms Golf Club.
The Grand Slam Gala raised $191,404 to support new and expectant mothers, babies and families with an emphasis on maternal mental...
One year after the Grow The Gardens capital campaign unveiled, Sherman Library & Gardens has announced significant progress in its capital campaign.
At a special event at Sherman Library & Gardens on Friday, June 6 that featured tray passed hors d'oeuvre, wine and flamenco music and dancing, Executive Director of...
To address the immediate needs of community members experiencing housing instability in Orange County, the Newport Beach-based Samueli Foundation announced a $7.5 million collaborative investment in three eviction prevention providers.
Following an initial $1.5 million investment in an eviction prevention pilot program, Pathways of Hope, South County Outreach and Families...
CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit based in Newport Beach committed to finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has announced the appointment of Brenda Wong, MD, as its new Chief Medical Advisor, effective January 5, 2026.
A nationally recognized authority in neuromuscular medicine and clinical research, Dr. Wong has devoted...
Children’s Oncology Support Fund (COSF) founder Thomas Pierce, the award-winning film producer and philanthropist, announced the non-profit’s first Teen Ambassador, 16-year-old Alexis Silva of Newport Beach, at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
A sophomore at Corona del Mar High School, Alexis triumphed over a life-threatening diagnosis, surgery, and long...
On June 14, 1925, a sudden squall capsized a fishing vessel off the coast of Corona del Mar. In a display of incredible courage, legendary competition swimmer, lifeguard and surfer Duke Kahanamoku—alongside a crew of fellow surfers—braved the turbulent surf to rescue 12 fishermen from a fishing vessel that...
CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit based in Newport Beach and dedicated to finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will host its 14th Annual CureDuchenne Golf Shootout on September 12–13 at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, California.
This year’s event will be hosted by Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy...
A Hollywood style red carpet affair was held on May 8 at the New Port Theater in Corona del Mar, hosted by the Women of Chapman.
More than 150 guests attended the “Stars of Tomorrow” event where Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts students were honored.
Five student...
Orangewood Foundation, the leading provider of youth and young adult services in Orange County, has announced the success of OrangewoodFest and Orangewood Challenge 2025, both held on Saturday, May 3 at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina.
The vibrant community events brought together families, supporters, and local businesses to...
Established in 1966, Sherman Library & Gardens is a vital gateway to the community’s natural beauty and rich history that is shared with visitors at all stages of life.
After nearly six decades, the gardens are showing their age and are urgently in need of major revitalization so that Sherman...
