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I asked Tim Stoaks if I could interview him so I may be able to provide some insight to our community and myself on why Tim is running for council and what things matter to him in our city. We met at Roger’s Gardens to talk about his platform, his characteristics for leadership,...

Taking a stroll yesterday in Newport Heights, I noticed a few “Duffy” signs around my neighborhood and I couldn’t help but think to myself that some residents just might be voting for their friend and naively for a “Duffy” boat and not for the future of Newport Beach. Ironically,...

I am an unapologetic conservative that believes in electing Republicans to city councils. I have walked precincts and donated to Republicans my entire adult life because they believe in free enterprise and limited government. As the Newport Beach city council campaigns approach...

Once again we have seen partisanship rear its ugly head both in D.C. and in Newport. And who has suffered? Both the citizens and our system of government. Nothing gets accomplished and no problems get solved when we are arguing like politicians. And that’s what they want,...

On Aug. 3, 2018, the Newport Beach Independent ran an article titled “Police Efforts Reflect Crime Reduction.” Journalist Richard Simon started the article by reminding readers that “Newport’s Police Department has earned the respect and gratitude of its citizens through its...

The question is. who to vote for in November’s City Council election? I know who I’m voting for because actions speak louder than words.  Forums are good introductions, but often don’t do much to differentiate one candidate from another. All candidates say they “love” Newport so,...

In an early morning meeting this week a California Department of Transportation officials updated a crowd of Newport Beach business owners, residents, city staff, and a group of local high school students about a number of projects. CalTrans Director Laurie Berman was the guest...

The Planning Commission Study Session for the Koll Center Residences project, previously scheduled for Nov. 8, has been postponed and due to an unscheduled vacancy on the Commission, Newport Beach city officials announced this week. In a message shared on Wednesday, city...

The Miramar Naval Air Show celebrated 100 years of women in the United States Marines over the weekend. The Blue angels headlined the event, which also featured the Patriot Jet Team. An estimated 350,000 people attended the event this weekend.        

“And the Golden Foodie goes to…” That was the oft-repeated phrase last Sunday night at the 7th annual Golden Foodie Awards, held at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. The Golden Foodie Awards celebrate the achievements of local, chef-driven restaurants, as voted on by...

Nathan Andrew Riley remembers being a wide-eyed 12-year-old boy sitting in the last row of the balcony of the Pantages Theater in Hollywood watching a production of “The Lion King” and thinking he wanted to be on stage in a show. Now, Riley is fulfilling that dream as the Orange...

In 1964, Orange County’s population was about to hit one million, Irvine was still a dream waiting to be built, and John Wayne had settled on Newport Beach as his new home. Newport Beach is also where college pals Martin Benson and David Emmes (who attended Newport Harbor High...