Community
CureDuchenne Hosts Annual ‘Napa in Newport’ to Help Find a Cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Newport Beach-based CureDuchenne and Vintner Chair Dana Estates will host the Eighth Annual Napa in Newport on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point.
Napa in Newport brings some of the most acclaimed Napa Valley vintners together under one roof to serve their finest...
Newport Beach City Manager Update: E-Bike Safety, Renew Newport Volunteer Day
By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager
As electronic bicycles, or e-bikes, grow in popularity, the City of Newport Beach is committed to an ongoing community education program to increase safety for all bicyclists and vehicle drivers.
In recent months, the Newport Beach Police Department has conducted educational outreach with schools...
On Faith: Hope is Here Quote of the Week
Today’s Hope is Here quote of the week, courtesy of On Faith writer Cindy Christeson:
“We must go forward with hope and not backward with fear and division.” Unknown
Finding “Fur”ever Families in Orange County
Orange County has in its care more displaced dogs and cats than ever, many of which rely on OC Animal Care for temporary shelter and medical attention until they can be adopted.
For the past few years, OC Animal Care, located in Tustin, has been housing animals in excess of...
Newport Beach City Manager Update: Fire and Lifeguard Appreciation Dinner, General Plan Advisory Committee
By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager
Congratulations to all those from the Newport Beach Fire Department who were recognized at the 24th Annual Fire & Lifeguard Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday, September 20:
Letters of commendations were awarded to lifeguards Jason Aigner and Carly Christian.
Awards of merit went to...
Susan G. Komen Orange County ‘More Than Pink’ Walk Returns to Fashion Island Sunday, Sept. 25
Pink will be the color of the day this Sunday when thousands of Orange County resident descend on Fashion Island for the Susan G. Komen “More Than Pink” Walk OC to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients in the community who are in need of direct patient...
Still Protecting Our Newport Welcomes the Community to Their Annual Meeting Sept. 24
Does John Wayne Airport have plans to expand its runway?
Find out at SPON’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Environmental Nature Center, 1601 East 16th St., Newport Beach.
The event is free and open to the public. Coffee, tea and light refreshments...
City of Hope Receives $25 Million Gift from Argyros Family
City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, has received a $25 million gift from Newport Beach residents Julia and George Argyros, visionary philanthropists and longtime City of Hope supporters.
The transformational gift, announced by Argyros Family Foundation president Julia A. Argyros...
Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club Gala Supports Bahia Sail Racing Association
On Sept. 10, Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club (BCYC) in Corona del Mar celebrated its seventh annual Gala. The Gala benefits Bahia Sail Racing Association’s ongoing support of the Southern California amateur sailing community, including all BCYC Sailing and Racing Programs.
This year’s Gala was a huge success with over $60,000...
Newport Beach City Manager Update: General Plan Steering Committee, Surf Championships
By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager
Looking for a way to contribute to your community?
The City of Newport Beach is inviting residents to apply for the General Plan Advisory Committee, or GPAC, to participate in a comprehensive update of the City's General Plan.
All California cities are required to develop...