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Newport Beach City Council selected a new member to the City Arts Commission this week following an unexpected vacancy earlier in the year. Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday to appoint Ritch LeGrand for the open seat. The lone dissenting vote came from Mayor Pro Tem Will O’Neill, who...

Big waves enticed a number of surfers and body boarders to head out to the Wedge last weekend. People flocked to the beaches on the Balboa Peninsula to watch the action in the water, including Indy photographer Jim Collins.

The Newport Harbor High School Alumni Association welcomes two new members onto their Executive Board, the group announced in a press release this week. By a unanimous vote, Alan Gaddis (Class of 1980) will now serve as president, and Robin (Guzik) Sinclair (Class of 1974) will...

Ever the popular surf spot, the waves at the Wedge recently attracted locals and visitors as the summer season officially kicks off. — All photos by Lawrence Sherwin ©

The bay will be dotted with pink paddlers next weekend, as more than 1,000 breast cancer advocates and paddling enthusiasts will unite for an annual charitable event at Newport Dunes. The 7th Annual Standup for the Cure will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 5. All proceeds...

After a years-long contest, sports field project at Corona del Mar High School has finally made it into the end zone. Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of Education unanimously approved the project’s final Environmental Impact Report on Tuesday. The 6 to 0 vote (board...

Newport Beach golfers are one step closer to teeing off at the possible future Coyote Canyon landfill-turned-golf course following a county decision this week. The Orange County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday selected Chapman Investment Company LP and Guardian Investment...

For those who enjoy Newport Harbor, either on a boat, kayak or paddle board or just through the view it offers, this weekend offers an opportunity to give a back and help it stay healthy. The Balboa Yacht Club, in association with the Ben Carlson Foundation, is hosting a harbor...

Newport Beach golfers may be interested in the Orange County Board of Supervisors agenda on Tuesday, as they tee off on the long-awaited Coyote Canyon golf course project. County staff is recommending the board select Chapman Investment Company LP and Guardian Investment Capital,...

The newly created harbormaster department in the city is still figuring things out, but they are moving forward and progressing on their goals, according to officials. Newport Beach Harbormaster Dennis Durgan updated a crowd of about 40 during a Speak Up Newport meeting...

The libraries of Santa Monica, Huntington Beach, and Carlsbad all have auditoriums that are contiguous with the library building, have sloped floors, and a stage. The Newport Beach Public Library does not have an auditorium at all, but that may change. The Board of Library...

Newport Beach’s neighbor city once again held the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing and this year the top spots for men and women’s divisions went to Californians. Huntington Beach local Kanoa Igarashi placed first in the men’s division and Ventura resident Sage Erickson earned the honor...

Boardwalk safety has been a hot topic for many years and last week it officially reached the Newport Beach City Council. City staff presented possible regulation changes and plans for the oceanfront walkway on the Balboa Peninsula during a study session on April 23. Councilwoman...

As ideas on how to improve safety for stand up paddle board users floats around the harbor, the business side of the issue is getting up to speed on the issue. The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Marine Committee discussed the issue, as presented by Harbor Commissioner Doug...

As the popularity for Stand Up Paddle Boarding grows, so does the concern for safety of all users in Newport Harbor. Newport Beach Harbor Commission recently created an ad hoc committee to study the issue and an update was provided during a meeting Wednesday. The committee...

Local and regional officials have recently been discussing copper in Newport Bay, a topic that has peaked the interest of boaters, environmentalists and local business owners. The Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region, held a public workshop Oct. 28 to discuss proposed...

  Despite an impressive number of votes and neighborhood support for a team of challengers, the three incumbents on the Newport-Mesa Unified School Board will retain their trustee positions for the next four years. Martha Fluor, trustee of Area 3 since 1991, beat out...

California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region, will hold a public workshop today to discuss copper in Newport Harbor The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at the Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. The topic is “Basin Plan Amendments to...

Newport Beach City Council heard an update on water use and conservation efforts last week and learned that although the city is doing better regarding water consumption, the drought – and the water regulations – are far from over. “The drought is not over, we still...

Kalen Reed Crowned “Mr. Irrelevant” 2016 Being irrelevant is normally not a good thing –  unless you’re the last pick in the NFL draft. The Tennessee Titans selected Southern Miss corner back Kalan Reed as their pick, and last overall (number 253), in this year’s NFL draft,...