Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store at 2300 S.E. Bristol St. in Newport Beach has a long history of giving back to the community. In fact, their motto is Spreading Love for a Cause. Local organizations can host a fundraiser at Sgt. Pepperoni’s with 20 percent of net sales from dine-in, take-out,...

Join OC Parks, Newport Bay Conservancy and fellow volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Lend a helping hand, protect local coastlines and wildlife, and contribute to the removal of thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables that make...

Thousands of breast cancer survivors and supporters will return to Fashion Island on September 28 to participate in the annual Orange County “More Than Pink” Walk to raise funds in support of Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization that works to save lives and end...

Newport Beach resident José Hernández is the founder and director of eight-time Grammy-nominated Mariachi Sol de México, one of the premier mariachi groups in the United States. He also received two Grammy Award nominations for Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles, America’s first all-female mariachi, and he’s the founder of Mariachi...

Wine and Food events have become popular methods of raising funds for local charities. One of the best wine-focused events is the annual Keep the Promise Wine Tasting Benefit which supports The Wooden Floor’s programming of dance education, academics, college and career readiness, and family services. At Keep the Promise,...

One of Orange County’s longest running charitable fundraisers is The Gentlemen’s Haberdashery, held every year for more than four decades at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. This year’s philanthropy event (the 43rd) is themed “Connecting Generations of Hope” and will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 11...

If I come home from a lengthy vacation with more than 10 photos on my iPhone, I consider myself a failed photographer. When I do get home, I edit that number down even more. Those few that remain will reside on my home computer screen or linger in my...

By Katrina Foley | OC Board of Supervisors Vice Chair   This month, I had the honor of presenting the State of the County address at the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce alongside fellow county officials and our County CEO. We shared exciting updates about Orange County’s strong fiscal health with...

The Newport Beach City Council is holding its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26, starting at 4 p.m. at the Council Chambers. During the meeting, council will appoint William Lobdell as the inaugural Newport Beach City Historian Laureate, consider an appeal on behalf of Save Our Sports Park for...