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...
By Elizabeth Wu | Special to the NB Indy
At JSerra Catholic High School, one student is transforming her campus through a powerful combination of compassion, leadership, and lived experience.
Bianca Butler, a rising senior who lives in Newport Beach, is president and founder of JSerra's Best Buddies club, a non-profit...
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...
The main gallery of Balboa Island Museum welcomed the community to an opening reception viewing the local history of the “Bob’s…Home of the Big Boy” hamburger joint that was on Balboa Island serving enthusiastic crowds in mid-century America.
Museum curator and executive director of Balboa Island Museum Tiffany Pepys Hoey...
California State Parks Foundation released the results of the “Best of California’s State Parks,” a new poll highlighting beloved places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers, kid-friendly adventures, and more.
Crystal Cove State Park in Newport Beach was named Best California State Beach.
California State Parks Foundation invited its members and...
