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History Channel Show “American Pickers” headed to So Cal in Search of Classic Treasures
The hit History Channel show “The American Pickers” is coming to So Cal to film episodes this September, and they are looking for people with unusual or rare collections.
Anyone who has watched “American Pickers” knows it’s a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking.” The show...
Hoag Welcomes Renowned Specialist to lead Pain Management Program
Hoag is advancing the care and management of pain patients in Orange County with the addition of Charles De Mesa, D.O, M.P.H., who will serve as Chief of Interventional Pain, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Hoag Spine Center.
He joins the multidisciplinary, specialized team of spine care experts at...
Coma Survivor and Brain Injury Advocate to Attempt New Hydrobike Record from Catalina to Newport Harbor
On Sunday, Aug. 20, Matthew Thomas – a coma survivor who was once given a five percent chance of living – will again pedal his hydrobike from Avalon, Catalina to the Orange County Sheriffs Harbor Patrol Station in Newport Beach.
Matthew is attempting to beat his August 2022, 11-hour ride,...
Newport Beach Teen Spreads Laughter Through Community Service Project
By Megan Forrester | Special to the NB Indy
Back in the first grade, Newport Beach resident Emma LeSieur told her very first joke. "Why did the chicken cross the road? To get more diapers," LeSieur said.
Sure, it might not have been as sophisticated as most jokes, but to LeSieur...
NBPD Hosts National Night Out on Aug. 1 at Bonita Canyon Sports Park
Hundreds of residents of all ages turned out to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m., hosted by the Newport Beach Police Department at Bonita Canyon Sports Park.
National Night Out is dedicated to building safer neighborhoods, promoting community partnerships, and strengthening relationships between...
Questions to Ask Your Oncologist at Your First Cancer Appointment
By Dr. Wade Smith, Medical Oncologist at City of Hope Newport Beach
What should you ask at your first cancer appointment?
If you have been newly diagnosed with cancer, it’s natural to experience a range of emotions, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at first. Take the time to process the...
Aspartame and Cancer Risk: Should You Put Down the Diet Coke?
By Misagh Karimi, M.D. at City of Hope Newport Beach
If you drink diet soda to save calories, chew sugar-free gum to protect your teeth, or start your mornings with a non-fat yogurt, you may be wondering if you need to change your habits in light of new findings about...
Local High School Students Screen Poignant Documentary Film July 21 as part of Dragon Kim Foundation Fellowship
Sage Hill High School student Saara Dang and Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) student Rohan Soni, both Newport Beach residents and members of the 2023 Fellowship Class of Orange County-based nonprofit Dragon Kim Foundation, made a poignant documentary film titled “Dear Me” the two have created as...
More Than 70 Boats Competed in the 87th Annual Flight of Newport Beach on July 16
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More than 70 boats competed in the 87th Annual Flight of Newport Beach, presented by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce with assistance from the Balboa Yacht Club.
Initially known as the Flight of the Snowbirds and later the Flight of the Lasers, the flight of...
Newport Beach City Manager Update: Trash Interceptor, King Tide Cleanup
By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager
I am pleased to report that a long-awaited water quality project, the Newport Bay Trash Interceptor, was approved this week by the Newport Beach City Council.
On Tuesday, July 11, the City Council awarded a $3.9 million construction contract to Brea-based Jilk Heavy...