Sage Hill School ushered in a new era with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Middle School and Bolen Family Gymnasium building on August 17, the opening day of the 2026-27 school year.
Wielding a giant pair of scissors, Head of School Patricia Merz and Board of Trustees Chair Mike Bolen...
The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold a City Council Candidates Forum on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the new Witte Hall, 998 Avocado Ave., adjacent to the Central Public Library.
The candidates are vying for election in district 1 (currently represented by Councilmember Joe Stapleton), district 3 (currently represented...
The Balboa Island Museum has announced that it is officially changing its name to Newport Beach Museum Balboa Island, marking a significant milestone in the museum’s evolution and its expanding role within the greater Newport Beach Community.
The museum’s new sign was officially unveiled during a community celebration event where...
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bonita Canyon Sports Park, the Newport Beach Police Department celebrated National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign held in thousands of cities across the country that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
At the event, NBPD had displays from the...
What does it take to keep Newport Beach running at full speed? It takes teams of people in city government and services, including police and fire departments, lifeguards, libraries, schools, and hospitals, to ensure that our community’s infrastructure is the best it can be.
The Newport Beach Police Department’s history...
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m., the Newport Beach Police Department will celebrate National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign held in thousands of cities across the country that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
At the event, NBPD will have displays from the CSI department, the...
Newport Beach Historical Society is hosting a dinner and swing dance at the historic Balboa Pavilion to celebrate the City of Newport Beach’s 120th year of incorporation. The celebration will take place on Aug 27 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Harborside Restaurant and Grand Ballroom, 400 Main...
After more than 10 years of planning, fundraising and construction, the Library Foundation of Newport Beach, the Newport Beach Public Library and the City of Newport Beach celebrated the Grand Opening of Witte Hall July 9 through 12.
On Thursday, July 9, Mayor Lauren Kleiman and the Newport Beach City...
By Mayor Lauren Kleiman
This 4th of July, Newport Beach residents donned patriotic ensembles, children delighted in fire engine-led parades around the city, and many enjoyed a banner day out on our harbor, in celebration of America’s 250th.
Meanwhile, out-of-town and out-of-state juveniles were congregating down on the Balboa Peninsula, under...
Newport Beach Independent writers won several awards at the annual Orange County Press Club’s Excellence in Journalism Awards during the awards dinner on June 17, 2026, at the Anaheim Hills Country Club. Awards were given in a variety of categories for articles and photos published in 2025.
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