The world’s seas and oceans total 139 million square miles. Of that incomprehensible, undulating mass, 25-square miles belong to Newport Beach, where up to 100,000 visitors on a summer’s day come to swim, surf, and frolic on the city’s eight miles of beaches.
Unfortunately, even on those placid days, too...
Every year for the past 12 years, Dotty MacDonald, 96, solicits her friends and neighbors for donations so she can purchase restaurant gift cards to donate to the Newport Beach Police Department. Ther gift cards are tokens of gratitude and appreciation to the officers and staff at NBPD for...
Via Lido Plaza in Newport Beach is welcoming summer with the addition of a coastal-inspired mural, “The Sabot Regatta,” by Newport Beach muralist Ellen Gladis. Located near the back of Via Lido Drugs off Balboa Blvd. and Finley Ave., the 8 ft. by 17 ft. artwork is based on...
It was the Gala of the Century when Carnegie Hall celebrated the 50th anniversary of its “Concert of the Century” with a once-in-a-lifetime convening of musical all-stars on May 5.
Organized by famed violinist Isaac Stern, the original 1976 event brought together some of the world’s greatest musicians for a...
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County (CASA OC) welcomed more than 250 supporters, philanthropists, community leaders, and advocates to its annual CASA Celebration Gala on Saturday, May 16, at Pendry Newport Beach.
Inspired by The Beatles, and a call for “A Little Help From Our Friends,” the evening netted...
The Childhelp Orange County Chapter raised over $625,000 at the 44th annual Childhelp Rich Saul Memorial Golf Classic held at the Newport Beach Country Club on Monday, May 18.
This year marked the 14th anniversary to bear the name of LA Rams All Pro Center, Rich Saul. Tournament coordinator Eileen...
New Directions for Women held its 18th annual Circle of Life Brunch on May 7 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, raising approximately $225,000 for the Costa Mesa-based nonprofit.
The organization’s signature event, the Circle of Life Brunch was attended by over 260 guests to support the transformation...
With the unwavering support of women who came to play pickleball for a great cause and the generous sponsors devoted to keeping it thriving year after year, KidWorks’ Play for a Purpose Women’s Pickleball Event on April 23 netted over $100,000.
The annual event was held at The Tennis &...
CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit based in Newport Beach committed to finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has appointed Lidia Gardner, PhD, EMBA, as its new Vice President of Clinical and Medical Affairs.
Dr. Gardner brings more than 15 years of experience spanning clinical strategy, patient advocacy, evidence...
For the past 33 years, high-achieving Newport-Mesa graduating high school students have been the recipients of scholarship grants presented by the Balboa Bay Club. An auxiliary known as the “1221 Club” (named for the Coast Highway address of the Club) in addition to significant fundraising from the Club’s Annual...
