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    Beyond Books: Newport Beach Celebrates Grand Opening of Witte Hall

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    After more than 10 years of planning, fundraising and construction, the Library Foundation of Newport Beach, the Newport Beach Public Library and the City...

    Op/Ed: Mayor Lauren Kleiman Response to July 4 Unrest in Newport Beach

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    By Mayor Lauren Kleiman This 4th of July, Newport Beach residents donned patriotic ensembles, children delighted in fire engine-led parades around the city, and many...

    Newport Beach-Based Outshine Public Relations Named Agency of Record for New Downtown Disney...

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    Outshine Public Relations, a nationally recognized agency dedicated exclusively to the culinary and hospitality industries, has been named agency of record for two highly...

    Newport Beach Independent Writers Honored at OC Press Club’s Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards

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    Newport Beach Independent writers won several awards at the annual Orange County Press Club’s Excellence in Journalism Awards during the awards dinner on June...

    July 4 Unrest in Newport Beach Leads to NBPD Making 400 Arrests

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    On Sunday, July 5, the City of Newport Beach posted the following information on its Facebook Page: Last night, our City faced a rapidly evolving...

    Newport Beach Historical Society Presents Former Mayor Nancy Gardner in its Distinguished Speaker Series...

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    Robert Gardner was a colorful judge in Orange County that loved to go bodysurfing—sometimes between hearing cases. Judge Gardner was also the author of...

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    Why Your Dollars Matter: The Power of Supporting Purpose-Driven Businesses

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    In beautiful Southern California, where the sun shines bright and the spirit of community thrives, the choices we make every day carry significant weight....
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    Youth Sports Development: Nurturing the Next Generation of Athletes in Newport Beach

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    Youth sports development is essential for fostering the next generation of athletes, and Newport Beach provides an excellent environment for this nurturing process. This...
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    Life-changing results in just six weeks | Smart Fit Method

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    With access to the latest in AI-powered fitness technology and a certified personal trainer by your side, it’s more than possible to achieve life-changing...
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    ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Brings Wizarding Magic to Segerstrom Center Through July 25

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    By Sandra M. Borges | Special to the NB Indy More than a decade after “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” concluded the beloved...

    Curtain Comes Down on National Choreographers Initiative Led by Corona del Mar Resident Molly Lynch

    Artscapes Christopher Trela - 0
    It began as Pacifica Choreographic Project and then continued with National Choreographers Project. Now, after 35 years, NCI Founder and Artistic Director Molly Lynch...

    Kennedy Contemporary Opens New Gallery Space on Balboa Island with ‘Boundless Palette: Three Voices’

    Artscapes Christopher Trela - 0
    Kennedy Contemporary gallery opened its doors in January 2021, when the pandemic was still a concern and many people remained reluctant to go out...

    Fourth of July Festivities in Newport Beach

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    This Fourth of July marks our country’s 250th Birthday, and a handful of local celebrations offer festive ways to commemorate the occasion. Lido Marina Village...

    Stars Come Out for Newport Beach TV Festival June 4-7

    Artscapes Christopher Trela - 0
    Last June, the Newport Beach Film Festival launched its inaugural TV Festival, held at the Lido Theater. That star-studded event included Kate Hudson, who...

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    Non-Profit Spotlight: Laguna Beach Garden Club

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    Not Your Granny’s Garden Club Admit it: you hear “garden club” and you think of...
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    Business of the Week: Sapori Restaurant

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    Sapori Restaurant Serving Authentic Italian Food in Newport Beach We have been serving the flavors of...
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    Business of the Week: Crown Ace Hardware

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    Crown Ace Hardware Customers Help Raise over $15,000 for Ben Carlson Foundation Crown Ace Hardware...

    EAT+ DRINK

    Eat + Drink

    OC Fair Serves Lineup of Fan Food Favorites and New Culinary Concoctions

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    If you smell savory barbecue mixed with fried twinkies and grilled turkey legs, that can mean only one thing: it’s time for the 2026...

    Salt & Straw and SusieCakes Celebrate Summer with Sweet Treats

    Eat + Drink Christopher Trela - 0
    It’s summer, so calories don’t count, right? Well, even if they do count, it’s worth it if you take advantage of special limited time...

    Popular Food and Wine Events Return to Newport Beach

    Eat + Drink Christopher Trela - 0
    Orange County hosts myriad food and wine events every year, but three of the most popular ones take place in Newport Beach: Festival of...

    Il Barone in Newport Beach Stays True to Northern Italian Tradition

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    By Malena Gordon | Special to the NB Indy Few restaurants on the West Coast have reminded me of my family's cooking quite like Il...

    Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar Announces New On-Site Restaurant Opening Late Summer 2027

    Eat + Drink Christopher Trela - 0
    For the past several years, the onsite restaurant at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar was 608 Dahlia, the creation of Chef...

    Opinion

    August Foley Report: Updates on the Fabulous Fifth District

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    By Katrina Foley | OC Board of Supervisors Vice Chair   This month, I had the honor of presenting the State of the County address at...

    Painting Hope: How One Novel Captures the Quiet Power of Compassion and Creativity

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    In a moment when public conversations around healing, art, and belief are becoming more personal and perhaps more urgent, The Color of Miracles, the...

    Rewriting the Rulebook: How Russell Nicolet Scaled Empathy into a Legal Enterprise

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    The Midwest’s Lawyer™, Russell Nicolet, did not just scale a law firm. He engineered an egalitarian culture where empathy and precision coexist. His success...

    Logan Montgomery Named Partner at John Stanaland Group

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    After a collaboration spanning nearly a decade, John Stanaland is thrilled to announce that Logan Montgomery has been promoted to Partner at John Stanaland Group. Logan’s tenacity,...
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    Charity

    Samueli Foundation of Corona del Mart Announces $15 Million Grants to 89 OC Nonprofits

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    The Samueli Foundation, based in Corona del Mar, has announced its 2026 class of Breakaway and Build OC Fund grants, awarding $15 million to...

    Hoag Summer Fest Raises $550K for Boldly Hoag Campaign

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    On June 18, Hoag Hospital Foundation’s 38th Annual Hoag Summer Fest achieved unprecedented success, welcoming more than 1,400 guests for an unforgettable evening celebrating philanthropy,...

    ‘Sip N’ Dink’ Wine and Pickleball Tournament for Charity Comes to The Tennis & Pickleball Club in Newport Beach August 1

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    America’s fastest-growing sport meets wine country at Sip N’ Dink, Southern California’s first Wine & Pickleball Tournament. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, players, winemakers and...

    Pacific Symphony’s ‘Wicked’ Gala Raises $2 Mil to Support Music and Education Programs

    Charity Christopher Trela - 0
    It was a wicked night at the Pacific Symphony gala on Saturday, May 2, as the “Wicked” themed evening at the Hyatt Regency Huntington...

    BUSINESS

    Business

    Newport Beach-Based Outshine Public Relations Named Agency of Record for New Downtown Disney Restaurants

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    Outshine Public Relations, a nationally recognized agency dedicated exclusively to the culinary and hospitality industries, has been named agency of record for two highly...

    Burnham Ward Properties of Newport Beach Announces Pending Acquisition of Tustin’s Enderle Center

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    Newport Beach-based developer Burnham-Ward Properties will be closing shortly on its acquisition of Tustin’s Enderle Center. Located at East Seventeenth Street and Enderle Center...

    Lido Theater in Newport Beach Honored with Prestigious Preservation Award by Art Deco Society

    Business Christopher Trela - 0
    Growing up in Huntington Beach and later Newport Beach, there were four classic movie theaters (call them art houses) my friends and I frequented...

    Visit Newport Beach Appoints Caitlin Corbin as Director of Communications

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    Visit Newport Beach, the official destination marketing organization for one of California’s most iconic coastal communities, announced the appointment of Caitlin Corbin as Director...

    UBS Financial Advisors in Newport Beach Named to Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State

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    UBS Wealth Management US announced today that nine financial advisors based in the Southern California and Hawaii areas of the firm’s Pacific Desert Market...

    HOME & DESIGN

    Home & Design

    ‘Tomatomania’ Returns to Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar February 27—March 8

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    Tomato lovers rejoice: Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar is bringing back its popular Tomatomania event February 27 through March 8. This is the 15th...

    Decorative Arts Society 2025-26 Speaker Series Features Acclaimed Designers & Authors

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    Decorative Arts Society (DARTS), a Newport Beach-based philanthropic organization dedicated to education about various forms of decorative arts and supporting local non-profits that benefit...

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    PGA TOUR Announces Hoag as Title Sponsor for Senior Players Championship Beginning in 2027

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    Last March, golfer Stewart Cink took first place at the 2026 Hoag Classic held at Newport Beach Country Club. As one of the most...

    Stewart Cink Wins Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club

    Front Page Christopher Trela - 0
    It was an exciting and memorable week of golf March 22-29 during the 2026 Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club. The popular PGA TOUR...

    Finding Peace on the Fairway: Golf as Therapy for Mind and Body

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    By David Cook, LMFT, Clinical Manager of Adolescent Mental Health Program at Hoag When people talk about mental health and golf, they often cite the...
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