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Marine Avenue came alive with floats, bands, dancers, and more as the 26th Annual Balboa Island Parade marched through town last weekend. This year’s theme was “Our Treasured Island,” inspiring adults, kids, and their furry companions to dress up in pirate garb and...

The Doheny Blues Festival celebrated its 20th Anniversary in Dana Point last weekend, bringing fans from all over Orange County to enjoy music and entertainment during the two day rock, rhythm and soul event. Omega Events launched the annual music festival in the seaside OC town,...

Vesper, representing the Newport Harbor Yacht Club, earned a handful of trophies this week for the 72nd annual Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race, officials reported in an announcement shared on Sunday. Sailing a Transpac 52 in the ULDB-MAXI class, Vesper earned the...

WonderCon, or the “Wonderful World of Comics Convention,” returned to Anaheim this weekend, much to the delight of thousands of kids and adults from Newport Beach, Orange County and beyond. The Anaheim Convention Center once again transformed for WonderCon 2019. Cosplayers...

The finals at the BNP Paribas Open provided shock and awe. First, for the awesome lady’s final, 18 year old Belinda Andreescu (CAN) became the youngest champion and the first to win as a wild card entrant to the tournament. She shocked veteran Angelina Kerber, former world...

The 2019 BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament is underway at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells. This is the largest event in the Coachella Valley where almost 500,000 tennis fans watch the brightest stars in tennis with a $1.34 million prize to the winners. More than 100...

Thousands of visitors and locals flocked to Newport Beach this weekend for an annual event full of the holiday spirit. The Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce presented the 40th Annual CdM Christmas Walk on Sunday, kicking off the holiday season in the community. Attendees enjoyed...

The Great Pacific Airshow returned to Newport Beach’s coastal neighbor, Huntington Beach, last weekend and  included some heart stopping aerobatic, warbird and military performances. The annual event, previously called the Huntington Beach Airshow, kicked off this...

A giant octopus playing catch, some oversized ice cream cones with scoops of sports balls, and several detailed and grand castles, appeared out of the sand this weekend at a local beach. Thousands of people flocked to Newport Beach to watch the sand transform during the 57th...

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.        

Billed as the largest active sporting event in North America, the 2018 Vans U.S. Open of Surfing concluded its nine day run in Huntington Beach on Sunday. Local fans packed the beaches in Newport’s northerly neighboring coastal city, just south of the pier. Onlookers...

The USA Swimming Nationals were held this week at William Woollett Jr. Aquatic Center in Irvine. Indy Photographer Jim Collins was on hand to document some of the action.

NB Indy Photo Editor Lawrence Sherwin joined thousands of comic book fans from across the globe in San Diego over the weekend for the popular Comic Con event. More than 100,000 people braved the heat to attend the annual convention, many of them dressing up as their favorite...

As summer tourism activities are in full swing, NB Indy Photo Editor Lawrence Sherwin had a swimmingly good time during a recent outing with the Balboa Island-based Newport Coastal Adventures, capturing some photos of marine life in action.

From the Mariner’s Park community celebration and packed beaches to the Old Glory boat parade and fireworks over Newport Dunes, the Fourth of July was celebrated with style in Newport Beach. NB Indy photographer Lawrence Sherwin captured the boat parade and fireworks, while NB...

Ever the popular surf spot, the waves at the Wedge recently attracted locals and visitors as the summer season officially kicks off. — All photos by Lawrence Sherwin ©

The 9th annual Field of Honor celebrating service people from all branches of the United States  armed forces was on display again this year at Castaways Park. Volunteers from the Newport Harbor Exchange mounted 1776 flags in the park. The Sons of the American Revolution dressed...

Hundreds of film fans flocked to the Edwards Big Newport theatre in Fashion Island for the opening night celebration of the 19th annual Newport Beach Film Festival. Actors, filmmakers, musicians and local dignitaries walked the red carpet prior to the screening of “American...

Newport Beach Indy Photo Editor Lawrence Sherwin discovered architecture, food, history, and southern charm during a recent trip to the East Coast port city of Charleston, S.C. — All photos by Lawrence Sherwin ©              

March Air Reserve Base celebrated its centennial over the weekend with an event that took to the skies and beyond. The 452nd Air Mobility Wing at March ARB held its annual March Field Air & Space Expo at the Riverside base on April 7 and 8. This year’s theme for the free,...