Campus
Spirit Run Returns, Benefits Local Youth
The 37th Annual Spirit Run for runners and walkers — and their canine friends — of all ages and fitness levels is scheduled for...
NHHS Sailors Lose Water Polo Semifinal to Laguna
A tough match this week for the Newport Harbor High School girls’ water polo team ended their run to the championship.
The Sailors played Laguna...
Charity
Police, Nonprofit Partner for Youth Reinvestment Grant
An Orange County-based nonprofit received a $1 million Youth Reinvestment Grant through a neighboring city and will partner with local police departments to provide...
Golf Tournament at Pelican Hill to Benefit Navy SEAL Foundation
Rosendin, one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States, will be holding its 5th annual charity golf tournament at Pelican Hill Golf...
Inbox
Letter to the Editor: School Board, Everyone Should Collaborate on Alternative...
This letter is in regard to the recent decision of a “rotational cycle on and off” charade that the Newport Mesa Unified School District...
On Faith
On Faith: Hope is Here daily quote
Today's Hope is Here quote:
“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” Corrie Ten Boom
Local Focus
Crown Ace Hardware Proves Essential During Coronavirus
Ancient philosophers identified earth, air, fire and water as the essentials to life.
Now skip ahead 3,000 years to March 2020 and the height of...
From Comfortable Cruise to Covid Chaos
Editor's Note: Newport Beach resident Richard Simon is a regular contributor to the NB Independent.
The February day that my wife, Katherine, and I left...
Mayor's Message
Mayor’s Message: Civics is a Way of Life
Without looking at this article’s byline, can you name Newport Beach’s mayor? Or the other six Newport Beach City Council members? Compare how you...
Mayor’s Message: Remembering Those Missing From Our Community
This Message — like so many lives — changed dramatically when we lost eight community members in a tragic helicopter accident. Three families in...
Mayor’s Message: 2020, Year of the Volunteer
On Christmas morning, children across our city woke up to Santa’s presents, parents woke up to coffee, and grandparents woke up to ply their...
Summer Fun
Orange County Fair Offers ‘Acres of Fun’
Ready for a summer of fun? How about “Acres of Fun.” That’s the theme of this year’s Orange County Fair that runs July 12...
Segerstrom Center Offers Free Summer Programs on Argyros Plaza
Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates summer with free outdoor performances and events on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza.
Movie Mondays are upon...
Newport Dunes Announces Summer Events Calendar
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Back Bay Bistro have announced their summer entertainment schedule featuring waterfront events and live performances from June through September.
Enjoy...
Weekend Rewind
Airshow Delivers Excitement in the Sky
Newport Beach residents heard and saw aerial maneuvers from a variety of performers as the 4th annual Great Pacific Airshow took to the sky...
Sold Out Lobsterfest at NB Civic Center Raises Funds for Charity
After 10 years at Newport Dunes, the annual Newport Beach Lobsterfest – held this year on Sunday, Aug. 11 – moved to the Newport...
Slideshow: July 4 in Newport
A round-up of photos from Independence Day activities and events in Newport Beach on July 4.