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Join OC Parks for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay Sept. 20

Join OC Parks, Newport Bay Conservancy and fellow volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Lend a helping hand, protect local coastlines and wildlife, and contribute to the removal of thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables that make...

Striking the Right Chord: Newport Beach’s José Hernández Brings Mariachi Legacy to a New Generation

Newport Beach resident José Hernández is the founder and director of eight-time Grammy-nominated Mariachi Sol de México, one of the premier mariachi groups in the United States. He also received two Grammy Award nominations for Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles, America’s first all-female mariachi, and he’s the founder of Mariachi...

If I come home from a lengthy vacation with more than 10 photos on my iPhone, I consider myself a failed photographer. When I do get home, I edit that number down even more. Those few that remain will reside on my home computer screen or linger in my...

August Foley Report: Updates on the Fabulous Fifth District

By Katrina Foley | OC Board of Supervisors Vice Chair   This month, I had the honor of presenting the State of the County address at the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce alongside fellow county officials and our County CEO. We shared exciting updates about Orange County’s strong fiscal health with...

What to Know About Upcoming Newport Beach City Council Meeting

The Newport Beach City Council is holding its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26, starting at 4 p.m. at the Council Chambers. During the meeting, council will appoint William Lobdell as the inaugural Newport Beach City Historian Laureate, consider an appeal on behalf of Save Our Sports Park for...

Make-A-Wish hosts Waffle Eating Contest between NBPD, Fire Department and Lifeguards

National Waffle Day is Aug. 24, and for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire, it is an opportunity to amplify its mission while cultivating competitive fun between first responders in Newport Beach. Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire have partnered with Cappy’s Café in Newport Beach for their...

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

Labor Day is only a couple of weeks away, and locals looking for family-friendly adventure and fun close to home can turn to the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. From Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort (1131 Back Bay Drive) will have a slew of aquatic...

Tickets on Sale for the 27th Annual Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour

The December holidays are still a few months away, but it’s the perfect time to purchase “early bird” tickets to the annual Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour. A cherished tradition, the Holiday Home Walking Tour will be held on Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are...

Sherman Library & Gardens Hosts Inaugural Petals & Pistons Car Show August 16

What do horticulture and hot rods have in common? Plenty. You can get your fill of flowers and classic cars at the inaugural Petals & Pistons Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Sherman Library & Gardens. This stylish event takes place in the south...

CdM High School Student Alexis Silva Survives Tumor, Releases Debut Album and Creates Children’s Health Foundation

By Jasmine Jenkins | Special to the NB Indy Alexis Silva, a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from Newport Beach who attends Corona del Mar High School, will release her first full-length album on August 1. Silva began making music early on, initially through choir and musical theater. She started songwriting as a way...