O.C. Now: Friday

How The Plot is Elevating Vegan Dining With Zero-Waste Creativity

When the idea for The Plot was planted by co-founders Dave and Jessica Waite in 2017, they were determined to recreate cozy, childhood classics and global cuisine with a zero-waste promise, farm-to-table freshness, and a menu of vegan bites.

Laguna College of Art + Design Receives Record $40 Million Gift for New Campus

Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) has announced the largest philanthropic gift in its 64-year history: a $40 million donation to kick off a major campus transformation.

Dr. Karen Odell-Barber Is back on The Zest!

Dr. Odell-Barber is the CEO at Neurologics, a cutting-edge technology company that offers brain mapping services that help to optimize the brain. In today’s episode we focus specifically on mental health, anxiety, OCD, and depression.

Nominate Now for the O.C.’s Brilliant Minds & Innovators Section

Those selected will be contacted by our editorial team to coordinate their inclusion in the November 2025 issue of Orange Coast magazine. The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 5.