News Recap
Exchange Club of Newport Harbor Presents Annual Field of Honor May 17 – 27
The Exchange Club of Newport Harbor presents the 15th Annual Field of Honor May 17 through 27. The event commemorates Armed Forces Day (May 18) and Memorial Day (May 27).
The event features the posting of 1,776 large (3’ x 5’) American flags, displayed along the paths of beautiful Castaways...
OC Marathon Road Closures May 5
The Hoag OC Marathon will take place in the cities of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine and Santa Ana with road closures on Sunday, May 5. Road closures and delays can begin starting at 2 a.m., lasting in some areas through 3 p.m.
The roads close and open in a...
Retired Marine is the Big Shot When He Trains Newport Cops
In the past six years, retired U. S. Marine Gunner Chief Warrant Officer 5 Vince Kyzer has written, directed and produced more scenes than Edward Albee, Woody Allen, Truman Capote and Neil Simon combined.
All of his creations — whose singular theme is survival — have played out in a...
Newport Beach City Manager Update
By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager
One of the City's top priorities is to keep our beautiful public parks well maintained and, when possible, add improvements to maximize use and reduce environmental impacts. One such improvement was completed this week at Arroyo Park, 1141 Bayswater Dr., near MacArthur Boulevard...
Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race Gets Underway Friday, April 26
The 76th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race gets underway on Friday, April 26 at 11 a.m. off of the Balboa Pier. Hundreds of spectators are expected to line the Balboa Pier and nearby beaches to catch a glimpse of the boats as they set sail for Baja California.
A...
Newport Beach City Manager Update: Homelessness, New Library App
By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager
The City works proactively to address homelessness through a comprehensive program designed to help unhoused members of the community find stable, permanent housing.
Our homeless response includes: a dedicated police officer and homeless services manager; temporary shelter beds; mental health care; benefits counseling; new...
On the Agenda: April 23 Newport Beach City Council Meeting
By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager
The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 23. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/73674/72.
The regular meeting will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include:
An appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of...
Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club Meets April 25 at OASIS Senior Center
The Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club will hold its monthly in-person meeting on Thursday, April 25, at OASIS Senior Center in Corona del Mar. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for networking. The speakers’ program starts at 6 p.m.
This month’s program will focus on the troubling trends of racism and...
Participants Wanted for Annual Balboa Island Parade
The Balboa Island Parade wants you!
The annual Balboa Island Parade is Sunday, June 2, and event organizers are looking for locals who want to participate in the parade.
This year’s theme is “Balboa Island in Paradise – A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett,” with an after-party featuring Mark Wood and the...
Newport Bech Fire Department Crews Rescue Driver After Car Plunges Down Embankment off San Joaquin Hills Road
The Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD), with assistance from the Orange County Fire Authority, successfully rescued a driver whose vehicle ran off the road and down an embankment on San Joaquin Hills Road near Spyglass Avenue on Tuesday, April 16.
NBPD received a dispatch call at 9:17 a.m. reporting that...