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Newport Beach Civic Center & Park: 5 Years Later
Posted On 25 May 2018
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New Hires, Harbor and Public Safety Focus in Proposed City Budget
A budget discussion this week centered on the city’s biggest financial issue, unfunded pension liability, but also mentioned a number of proposed new staffing positions, including some key roles in public safety. In a joint meeting with the Finance Committee on Tuesday, the Newport Beach City Council heard a study session presentation from staff on the 2018-19 fiscal year proposed city...
Posted On 24 May 2018
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Balboa Peninsula Trolley Returns, Crosswalk Update
The Balboa Peninsula Trolley returns this weekend, Newport Beach officials stated this week. Councilwoman Diane Dixon, whose district covers the peninsula, made the announcement during Tuesday’s Council meeting. “Let the fun begin to get around...
Posted On 25 May 2018
Charter Boats in Newport Harbor Focus of Discussion
Charter boat operations were the focus of a discussion last week, along with a number of topics relating to how to better manage the industry in Newport Harbor. Newport Beach City Council heard a presentation from and provided feedback for...
Posted On 18 May 2018
Business
Biz Buzz: The Lot Gets Top Billing in Fashion Island
The Lot, a luxury cinema replete with sublime leather recliners, a stand-alone restaurant and indoor-outdoor social space, has officially opened to the public with its first showing of “Avengers: Infinity War.” The Lot, which replaced Island Cinema, features 420 leather reclining seats, a full...
Posted On 18 May 2018
Biz Buzz: Gelson’s in Newport Beach Hosts Grand Reopening May 14-20
Longtime community favorite Gelson’s has announced the Grand Reopening of its Newport Beach store, to take place Monday, May 14 through Sunday, May 20. The store is located at 1660 San Miguel Drive at Harbor View Shopping Center. Beautifully remodeled, the relaunched Gelson’s Newport Beach...
Posted On 11 May 2018
A Guide for the Medical Maze
Healthcare is a complex and often frustrating matter, especially for the person receiving it. Even those with excellent employer-funded insurance can suffer financially after surgery or an emergency procedure. Someone may think they’re covered, but bills can quickly pile up. Karin (last name...
Posted On 07 May 2018
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Virtual Ride Along With an Animal Control Officer
The Newport Beach Police Department will be posting a live virtual ride-along with an Animal Control Officer this weekend on the NBPD Twitter account. Those interested in spending a shift with and getting an inside look at an ACO’s day can tune in to @NewportBeachPD (or...
Posted On 25 May 2018
Alcoholic Tasting Rooms Denied in West Newport Mesa
There won’t be any room for tasting alcoholic beverages in West Newport Mesa anytime soon following a unanimous Newport Beach City Council meeting last week. Council voted 7-0 on May 8 to deny an amendment to the Zoning Code revising some of the city’s regulations regarding craft alcoholic...
Posted On 18 May 2018
Police Conduct Motorcycle Safety Operation
Newport Beach Police Department will be conducting specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operations on May 18 and 26, authorities announced in a community message Wednesday. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas that are frequented by motorcyclists and where recent traffic...
Posted On 17 May 2018
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Artscapes: Online Entries Due May 25 for Newport Beach Art Exhibition
The Newport Beach City Arts Commission invites artists to participate in the 54th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition to be held on June 16, at the Newport Beach Civic Center. For over 50 years, the Newport Beach City Arts Commission has recognized the talent and contributions of...
Posted On 18 May 2018
Center Stage: Alvin Ailey American Dance Dazzles at Segerstrom Center
By Camryn Eakes | NB Indy This opening night for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts was different than others. There was the same buzzing energy and the house was packed, as usual, but as the lights dimmed and straggling audience members rushed...
Posted On 04 May 2018
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Off the Menu: A Restaurant Menu Reveals New Delights
Last month I wrote about CdM, the new restaurant concept coming this fall from A Restaurant partners Jordan Otterbein and McG under their company umbrella River Jetty Restaurant Group. CdM is...
Posted On 25 May 2018
Off the Menu: Jan’s Health Bar Celebrates 45 Years
Jan’s Health Bar on Coast Highway in Corona del Mar has been serving its nutritious sandwiches, salads and smoothies for less than a year, yet Jan’s is already celebrating its 45th...
Posted On 25 May 2018
Off the Menu: The Boss of Burgers
I’ve been driving past the new Burger Boss location on Coast Highway and Orange Street for several weeks, watching workers put the finishing touches on the restaurant. As of Friday, work is...
Posted On 18 May 2018
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Del Potro and Osaka Take Title for BNP Paribas Tennis Open
Juan Martin del Potro and Naomi Osaka were crowned 2018 champions of the BNP Paribas Tennis Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Fans from Newport Beach and all over Southern California watched Del Potro defeat an unusually erratic Roger Federer in a three set thriller that...
Posted On 19 Mar 2018
Vijay Singh Wins Toshiba Classic
Vijay Singh tallied five back-nine birdies to shoot a final-round 66 on his way to an 11-under total and a one-shot victory in the Toshiba Classic golf tournament, held March 9-11 at the Newport Beach Country Club. It was his first individual win on the PGA TOUR Champions and his...
Posted On 15 Mar 2018
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Op-Ed: Restoring Confidence in City Government
By Michael Toerge / Candidate for Council, District 6 As voters await the opportunity to vote on recalling Scott Peotter, I think it is important to engage in a conversation with the community on the steps we need to take to restore confidence in our city government and those...
Posted On 25 Nov 2017
Letter to the Editor: No Defense for Peotter Recall
Scott Peotter is soon to be recalled by the residents of Newport Beach. Rather than offer any defense for his irresponsible behavior and ideas on the city council, Peotter and the puppet masters behind him offer only the argument that the recall would result in a cost estimated...
Posted On 25 Nov 2017
Op-Ed: The People Who Make OASIS Senior Center Great
By Will O’Neill, Newport Beach City Councilman In between scooping ice cream for a hundred root beer floats and dancing with my daughter to the Tijuana Dogs in the Evelyn Hart Event Center at the OASIS Senior Center last weekend, I observed yet again the incredible people that...
Posted On 25 Nov 2017