Newport Beach News

By Brian Gooding | Special to the NB Indy It’s 2024 and another election cycle is in full swing. With the upcoming presidential election, we can expect an uptick in political events, commercials, and debates across parties. Americans are increasingly taking a more active interest in national elections, and for many,...

Hoag Hospital has named Adam Kanter, M.D., F.A.A.N.S, the new Executive Medical Director of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute. Dr. Kanter will lead a multidisciplinary team of experts focused on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, brain and skull-base tumors, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, pain management,...

DISC Sports & Spine Center has enlisted Dr. James B. Chen to bring a best-in-class total joint replacement program to its renowned DISC Surgery Center in Newport Beach. The highly skilled orthopedic surgeon is an Orange County native and former collegiate athlete who specializes in hip and knee joint replacement,...

Hoag has announced that oncology “power couple” Monica Mita, M.D.,M.Sc., Mh.D.S., and Alain Mita, M.D., M.Sc., have been recruited as the new program directors for the Hoag Family Cancer Institute. Dr. Monica Mita joins Hoag as co-director of early phase development therapy and co-director of breast medical oncology. Dr. Alain...

The 34th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show is a four-day garden event held April 25-28 in South Coast Plaza’s Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wings. Discover dozens of unique plant and garden vendors for your spring gardening needs and explore eight inspiring one-of-a-kind outdoor living spaces designed by top...

The NOW Massage, a growing franchise disrupting the wellness space with high quality, affordable massage services in an inspired setting, has opened its first Orange County location in Corona del Mar. Located at 2600 East Coast Highway, Now Massage Corona del Mar is owned and operated by Orange County residents...

Burnham Ward Properties of Newport Beach has added four concepts to Paseo 17, the newly transformed property formerly known as Plaza Sereno. Slow Goods, Pürre Boutique, French Buckets and Parlour 17 have recently opened their doors at Paseo 17, enriching the dynamic mix of boutiques, shops and restaurants within the...

For nearly 80 years, locals and visitors to Balboa Island have lined up to purchase a frozen banana at Sugar ‘n Spice on Marine Avenue. Founded in 1945, Sugar ‘n Spice has been family run since 1995 when Helen Connolly purchased the brand and became the shop’s third owner. After...

South Coast Plaza ushers in Lunar New Year February 8 through 25 with a celebration filled with extraordinary gifts, special menus at South Coast Plaza restaurants, Lunar New Year-themed merchandise, children’s lantern crafts, boutique events and activities, and a spectacular Year of the Dragon display. Now in its 12th year,...

Get ready to Wake Up! Newport on Thursday, Feb. 1 when the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly morning meeting featuring legislative and government officials plus a special guest. This month’s guest is Jeffrey K. Ball (“Jeff”), President and Chief Executive Officer of the Orange County Business Council....