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In 1992, Steve Churm – then the publisher of Newport Beach-based OC Metropolitan Magazine – took a chance on a young writer who proposed writing a monthly theater column for the burgeoning publication. That writer’s career blossomed and grew over the years, as did OC Metro...

Human Options, an Irvine-based nonprofit celebrating 35 years of leading the way towards ending the cycle of domestic violence, announced the appointment of three Newport Beach residents to its 2017 board of directors: Kerri Sonenshine, president; Mike Morris, secretary; and...

Teens from the Newport Beach-based National League of Young Men spent their Saturday renovating a housing facility for Human Options, a nonprofit that “provides safe haven and life changing programs to help abused women, their children and families rebuild their lives – and works...

Nearly 475 guests had some “Serious Fun” at the recent Human Options fundraiser at Balboa Bay Resort. This year’s theme, “A Salute to Old Hollywood,” had guests decked out in apparel from the 1940s and 50s. Nearly $2 million was raised–over $900,000 was raised at the event,...

The Sonenshine family of Newport Coast will be honored with the 2014 Dove Award at Human Options’ annual “Serious Fun” fundraiser on May 9 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. The theme this year will be “A Salute to Old Hollywood.” All event proceeds benefit...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and awareness is at the forefront of Human Options’ mission of working with the community to break the cycle of domestic violence. The domestic violence statistics are staggering. According to Human Options, one in four women will be...

It’s easy sometimes to take for granted a loving family and friends, a safe and secure home, schools and community, particularly when we realize the considerable number of women and children across the country whose lives are filled each day with the chaos, fear and hopelessness...

  By Lynn Selich | Society Editor Photos by Ann Chatillon   More than 450 guests arrived at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort last week for Human Options’ annual fall fundraiser, this year featuring Leslie Morgan Steiner, author of the best-seller, “Crazy...