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Sonia Jamin of Huntington Beach had a stroke and discovered she had a hole in her heart that required an operation.

Dr. Lamia Gabal’s path to success was anything but a straight shot. But today, she’s making her mark in a specialty that’s dominated by men.

Cal State Fullerton alum Joey Vahedi stars as Thomas the Apostle in the drama series “The Chosen,” a retelling of the biblical story of Jesus.

The building blocks for Bryan and Mark Burkhart’s thriving career came together long before they began constructing luxury custom homes along O.C.’s gold coast.

American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291, the nation’s second-largest branch of the war veterans association, celebrates its centennial anniversary.

It’s a momentous anniversary for a print publication—half a century of storytelling. We can’t help but be nostalgic—and so very proud to be Orange County’s longest-running lifestyle magazine. So please join us as we look back at Orange Coast, and our community, through the years.

For 24 years, Arts Orange County has presented the Annual Orange County Arts Awards, celebrating organizations, artists, and patrons in the community who have made a significant impact.

Chef, restaurateur, best-selling cookbook author, and New York Times contributor Yotam Ottolenghi discussed his new book “Comfort” at Irvine Barclay Theatre on Oct. 13.

The award-winning theater company presents a new play about the life of legendary comedian Joan Rivers as part of its American Icon Series. Opening Oct. 27, “Joan” is directed by SCR Artistic Director David Ivers.

Brandon Elliott is the founder and artistic director of Choral Arts Initiative, a nonprofit organization in its 13th season dedicated to commissioning and performing new music in O.C.

Pablo Picasso once said the purpose of art is to wash “the dust of daily life off our souls.” We couldn’t agree more, which is why we bring you our annual feature, which this year shines a spotlight on performance, visual, and culinary art programs around Orange County.

With the poignant film “Sing Sing” earning him Oscar buzz and Newport Beach Film Festival honors, Colman Domingo tells Orange Coast why this project is so personal.

Emmy-winning dancer, author, and health guru Julianne Hough is proof that beauty begins within.

With its academies led by PGA pros, The Resort at Pelican Hill’s golf club program has long beckoned fans of the sport who want to up their game and perhaps get a taste of what it’s like to train like the top names in the sport.

In 2020, as the pandemic raged, many of us rediscovered how good it feels to be outside, and according to the Global Wellness Summit, outdoor recreation isn’t going anywhere.

Beyond fitness and diet trends, there’s a growing interest in practices that focus on whole-body care—from ways to clear the mind to programs that offer ordinary folks a chance to train like pro athletes. Here’s a look at a few novel approaches that emerged from the 2024 Global Wellness Summit, which brings together leading figures in the multitrillion-dollar health and wellness industry.

Nolan Almeida of Yorba Linda soars as the boy who never grew up in the national tour of “Peter Pan,” coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts Aug. 6 through 18.

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Top Culinary Destinations in Orange County: A Food Lover's Guide

With a new cookbook on the shelves and another season of “The Great Food Truck Race” under his belt, celebrity Chef Tyler Florence headlines a cast of culinary talent traveling to O.C. for a new food, wine, and spirits festival.