An interior designer turned restaurateur, Vasquez opened her first Chelas in 2011 while raising three young boys, trusting instinct, culture, and heart over formal culinary training. Today, she ...

More than 400 physicians and guests gathered at OCMA’s Upper Terrace to celebrate Orange Coast’s Top Medical Professionals and the county’s Physicians of Excellence. Dr. Samir Shah, a 2026 Physician ...

Today. we’re joined by Nicole, who is a creative leader who’s helping redefine modern Western style. She is the SVP of Creative & Marketing at Boot Barn—a nearly 50-year-old heritage brand ...

Meet Cannoli, a rescued long-hair cat in Anaheim whose caregiving instincts and quirky personality make her truly ...

To learn more about the Physician of Excellence honor, visit the Orange County Medical Association.

MAR. 6 THROUGH 8 Festival of Whales For 55 years, the annual Dana Point Festival of Whales has celebrated the marine life that migrates along the Southern California coast. The family-friendly weekend ...

After losing their longtime dog, a Santa Ana couple found joy again by adopting Chief, a mellow senior rescue with a big heart.

Top Chef alum Charbel Hayek opens ILYA in San Clemente, a coastal Mediterranean restaurant serving seafood, steaks, pasta, and mezze.

Convicted of murder in 2000 and branded as Las Vegas’ most notorious femme fatale, she has resurfaced a decade later as the happily married owner of a Laguna Beach art gallery. And at 38, she’s out to ...

Dr. Samir A. Shah has performed more than 10,000 eye surgeries, is an expert in advanced cataract and laser treatments, has volunteered his time to those in need at home and abroad—and is grateful for ...

The collection offers a glimpse into the minds of troops writing from battles throughout history. Photograph by Emily J. Davis One letter was written by a Black soldier fighting for the Union Army to ...

Orange Coast Magazine’s Women of Impact section honors exceptional women professionals in Orange County who are making a significant difference in their industries and communities. This special ...