In his 39 years as a Newport Beach lifeguard, 59-year-old Brian O’Rourke has witnessed, marveled at, ridden, and battled just about every wave type known to oceanographers.
In his 39 years of scanning and patrolling sea and shore, he estimates that he’s saved more than 1,000 panicked persons of every...
Hundreds of music fans turned out over the course of two days to enjoy The Righteous Brothers – Bill Medley and Bucky Heard performing at the iconic Lido Theater, while raising funds for two worthwhile local organizations.
The inaugural Lido Legacy Live concerts benefited the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Scholarship...
Newport Beach-based CureDuchenne, a leading global nonprofit focused on finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, raised more than $700,000 at the 15th Annual CureDuchenne Golf Shootout, hosted by Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry and his wife, Dani. The two-day fundraising event was held at Monarch...
Miracle Makers International Film Festival (MMIFF) concluded its third season following five days of screenings, Q&As, industry panels, a VIP Pitch Fest, Newport Harbor yacht interviews, veterans programming, and an Awards Show Gala celebrating excellence, purpose, and meaningful storytelling.
Held September 2 through 6 at Regal Edwards Big Newport and...
Newport Beach’s five-star, five-diamond The Resort at Pelican Hill invites golfers to hit the newly restored South Course at the award-winning Pelican Hill Golf Club for the second annual Play Yellow Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. Hosted in partnership with Jack and Barbara Nicklaus...
By Sandra M. Borges | Special to the NB Independent
Newport Beach entrepreneur Luann McElroy, whose business ventures include her own magazine, Damsel, and Voyagers Rentals, a Newport Beach Duffy boat experience, had talked about launching a Christian-based company, but she was unsure what that company might be.
One day, her...
By Sandra M. Borges | Special to the NB Indy
In Orange County, approximately 95,000 adults ages 65 and older live alone, and it’s not by choice. Newport Beach resident Marc Iannini identified this problem after the loss of several of his uncles, leaving their widows in a lonely state...
“SAVOR 2026,” benefiting The Literacy Project, returns to Newport Beach Country Club on Friday, October 2, 2026, for its signature Napa-inspired evening under the stars.
Set amid the club’s picturesque outdoor garden, the evening begins with a stylish cocktail reception featuring an exceptional collection of luxury automobiles from distinguished private...
The Wooden Floor, one of the nation’s leading creative youth development nonprofit organizations, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its signature wine tasting fundraising event, Keep the Promise, on Thursday, Sept. 24, at Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach.
As in past years, the event features a dozen of the...
The Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach and Hi-Time Wine Cellars invite you to an unforgettable afternoon of wine tasting from premium wine brands on Sunday, September 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. in support of local environmental education.
Guests will stroll along the ENC’s scenic trails, stopping at tasting...
