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Obama Film Packs Theater in Newport

Obama Film Packs Theater in Newport

“2016: Obama’s America,” a political documentary by filmmakers Dinesh D’Souza and John Sullivan that examines the president in a critical light, is making waves and selling tickets here in Newport Beach. So much so, the film was moved into the 1,000-seat “Big Newport” theater this week, which is catching the eye of locals from all [...]

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A teen jumps from the Lido Bridge last week, despite increased police enforcement against the activity. Photo by Eric Longabardi

Police Cite More Bridge Jumpers

Neighbors report an increased police presence around the Lido Island Bridge and several citations have been issued this week. But a police spokesperson said there is no special enforcement push in response to the Newport Indy’s report this month on the sharp increase in illegal jumping from the bridge this summer. On Aug. 17, the [...]

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City Removes Memorial to Woman Killed by Tree

The city of Newport Beach has decided not to maintain or continue to allow a memorial at the site where a motorist was killed by a falling tree last September. Haeyoon Miller, 29, of Tustin was killed when a large blue gum eucalyptus tree in the roadway’s median fell and crushed her to death while [...]

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Photo by Eric Longabardi

Bringing Home the Gold

Esther Lofgren, who won a gold medal at the London Olympics as part of the Women’s Eight crew team, gives her father, Karl, a kiss as her mom, Christine looks on at her homecoming party this week at Massimo’s on 17th Street.

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The Shawnee, stripped down to its timbers, awaits final disassembly as shipwright Dennis Holland is hospitalized. Photo by Eric Longabardi

Boat Builder Holland Hospitalized

Newport Beach shipbuilder Dennis Holland was admitted to Hoag Hospital last Monday complaining of severe pain in his stomach. Holland, who has been previously diagnosed with prostate cancer has been battling the disease for years.  He has been receiving regular chemotherapy treatment to fight the disease for some time. Holland’s hospitalization comes as a deadline [...]

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Lido Bridge Jumpers

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A youth jumps from the Lido Bridge as friends watch from below, one videoing, and others wait to take their turn. Residents near the bridge have noted a sharp upturn the illegal jumping in recent years. Photo by Eric Longabardi

A Bridge Too Far?

For many, jumping off the Lido Island bridge has long been a local summer rite of passage in Newport Beach. I know. I did it myself back when I was a kid growing up in this town. So, I’m guilty, but I think the statue of limitations must have run out by now. But to [...]

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City Manger Dave Kiff's 23d Street home: For sale.

City Manager Selling Newport Home

City Manager Dave Kiff has listed for sale the Newport Beach home that the city helped him buy when he assumed his post in 2009. And while it appears that under the deal he signed at that time he could force the city to take a loss on the property, he said this week that [...]

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Sam Mikulak has overcome two broken ankles to make the US Olympic Team. Photo by John Cheng/USA Gymnastics

NB’s Mikulak Goes for Gymnastics Gold

In London yesterday 19-year old Newport Coast resident Sam Mikulak was making the final preparations for his first ever shot at Olympic gold. A year ago that opportunity must have seemed little more than a distant dream when Mikulak broke both his ankles in a competition in Puerto Rico. But Mikulak is a competitor that [...]

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It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s an … Editor??

Newport Indy Editor Roger Bloom takes reporting seriously. Especially when it comes to jet packs.

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