By Alberto A. Mendivil, M.D. Hoag’s robotic-assisted surgery program turned 20 this year, shortly after my colleagues completed Hoag’s 30,000th robotic-assisted surgery. Hoag was the first hospital in Orange County to adopt robotic surgery, and we are one of only a few medical centers in California to cross this 30,000-procedure...

Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar has always had a strong education component, and now it’s getting even stronger thanks to Lisa Wagner, who has joined Sherman Library & Gardens’ leadership team as the new Director of Education and Programs. Wagner brings more than 15 years of education...

Susan G. Komen Orange County hosted its 28th annual More Than Pink Walk at Fashion Island on September 29. The event brought together more than 8,000 breast cancer survivors, patients and advocates to raise critical funds to support the organization’s mission of advancing research and enhancing their support services...

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall became a focal point of philanthropy as the Harvesters hosted its 32nd Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, raising nearly $1.6 million for Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. The exclusive event, orchestrated by the dedicated group of...

More than 220 guests – many dressed in themed attire and masks – gathered on Saturday, Oct. 19 for a magical evening at The Make-A-Wish Gala: A Parisian Masquerade at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. The glamorous event, presented by The Anthony and Carie Ferry Foundation, raised more...

Human Options, the leading organization in advocating for survivors of relationship violence in Orange County, hosted its annual Fall Luncheon on October 11 at the Lido House Hotel in Newport Beach to raise awareness and inform attendees about relationship violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Donors, volunteers, supporters, and friends...

Having sold four of the five highest-priced Newport Harbor waterfront homes during his 24-year sales career, Coldwell-Banker realtor Tim Smith has been “cleaning up,” but not in the way you might think. An avid fisherman (he owns a Boston Whaler Realm 38’) and Dover Shores resident who “loves this harbor,”...

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall became a focal point of philanthropy as the Harvesters hosted its 32nd Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, raising nearly $1.6 million for Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. The exclusive event, orchestrated by the dedicated group of women...

By Spencer Grant and Mara Casey Twenty U.S. veterans of wars from Vietnam to Operation Enduring Freedom gathered at Newport Beach's American Legion Post 291 on November 1 to show the results of a four-week program called “Art of Valor: Our Story Art Show” sponsored by the Richard Nixon Presidential...