The Board of Directors of Crystal Cove Conservancy in Newport Beach has announced the promotion of President Hallie Jones to Chief Executive Officer, effective August 26. Jones succeeds Kate Wheeler, who is stepping down after seven years as CEO to become President and CEO of the Catalina Island Conservancy. Jones,...

Working Wardrobes has announced the outstanding individuals and organizations who will be recognized at the organization’s inaugural Valor & Vision: The Orange County Veterans Leadership Breakfast on Friday, Aug. 21 at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach. These remarkable leaders exemplify courage, service, and a steadfast commitment to supporting the...

In a world of strange relationships, who’d have thought that the medical specialty of Dermatology was in any way related to the Visual Arts? After visiting the current photography exhibit titled “Carwash Whimsey and Newport Classics” at the Newport Beach Public Library on Avocado Street, featuring both the impressionistic and...

If you have not experienced the Dog Days of Sherman at Sherman Library & Gardens, you only have a few more weeks before the exhibit featuring six larger-than-life mosaic sculptures must close. Dog Days of Sherman officially ends on September 7, but the centerpiece sculpture of Honey must leave early...

hen longtime Newport Beach resident John Wayne and his family cruised the waters between Newport Beach and Catalina Island aboard Wayne’s yacht The Wild Goose, they created memories and friendships that would last a lifetime. Catalina Island held a special place in Wayne’s heart, serving as a favorite destination...

By Sandra M. Borges | Special to the NB Indy More than a decade after “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” concluded the beloved book series, the wizarding world continues to cast its magic on audiences—this time from the stage. The six-time Tony Award-winning “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”...

While everybody around him was “freaking out,” then 16-year-old Ryan Agzour maintained an almost unnatural calm, a seemingly impossible responsibility when having to apply CPR to one’s father suffering what sadly became a fatal heart attack. While learning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in the third session of the high school version...

The Samueli Foundation, based in Corona del Mar, has announced its 2026 class of Breakaway and Build OC Fund grants, awarding $15 million to 89 Orange County-serving nonprofit organizations. While the grants reach into every corner of the County and cover a wide range of requests (some wildly creative, some...

On June 18, Hoag Hospital Foundation’s 38th Annual Hoag Summer Fest achieved unprecedented success, welcoming more than 1,400 guests for an unforgettable evening celebrating philanthropy, community, and world-class culinary experiences. Held at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, the event was made possible through the generous support of 25 sponsors and underwriters, led by...