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Newport Beach city officials announced this week that the central library is celebrating its 25-year anniversary with special events and activities now through July. A balloon tower with a giant “25” greeting guests entering the library kicks off the celebration this week, a city...

After 20 years of serving the city of Newport Beach, Friday marks the last official day of work for retiring City Manager Dave Kiff. “The honor of my lifetime,” Kiff said in an email this week. “It’s that simple.” Kiff joined city staff in 1998 as the assistant to the city...

From the Mariner’s Park community celebration and packed beaches to the Old Glory boat parade and fireworks over Newport Dunes, the Fourth of July was celebrated with style in Newport Beach. NB Indy photographer Lawrence Sherwin captured the boat parade and fireworks, while NB...

In the United States, the Cinco de Mayo holiday is often associated with parties and alcohol. This week, Newport Beach Police Department reminded residents that in the midst of the celebrations, it’s easy to forget the most important plan of all for May 5: Designating a sober...

A Newport Coast campus transformed into a global village over the weekend, celebrating diversity with food, entertainment and activities from around the world. Sage Hill School hosted the 17th Annual Multicultural Fair on Saturday, bringing in hundreds of attendees from across...

December is here, and with it comes a virtual blizzard of holiday events that take place locally over the next few weeks. From Christmas tree lightings to community celebrations to millions of people viewing decorated boats on parade. And it’s all happening here in Newport Beach....

As the town of Newport Beach celebrates the 110th birthday of John Wayne, his friends, family and neighbors remember him fondly. Stories of him picking up checks and hitchhikers, sharing movies and time on his boat, the Wild Goose – which is still docked in Newport Harbor,...

On Wednesday, Fashion Island joined Chabad Center for Jewish Life and several hundred onlookers to celebrate Chanukah – The Festival of Lights at a public Menorah Lighting ceremony in Fashion Island’s Atrium Garden Court. The Menorah Lighting is the largest such event in...

The city of Newport Beach celebrated its centennial in 2006, but that hasn’t stopped Balboa Island from commemorating its own centennial, which it did Sunday with a plaque dedication ceremony, the unveiling of a centennial sculpture and mural, and a block party on Marine Avenue....

Much was said at Newport Beach Mayor Diane Dixon’s Town Hall Meeting on Monday, including a merger between two local organizations, summer holiday activity, short term lodging and more. The highlight of the evening was the overview of the merger between ExplorOcean and Discovery...

What do you do when you’re about to reach the ripe old age of 100? You get a makeover, of course. At least that’s what Balboa Island is doing. Founded in 1906, the island was incorporated into the city of Newport Beach in 1916. Community celebrations are planned to mark the...

Newport Beach City Council heard a preview of Fourth of July activities and police measures during their study session on Tuesday. “Fourth of July is right upon us,” said Newport Beach Police Department Deputy Chief David McGill. Thousands of people flock to Newport Beach on July...

Sage Hill School welcomed the world to its Newport Coast campus last month during the school’s 14th Annual Multicultural Fair. The quad was full of smells, sights and sounds from around the globe on March 21 as hundreds of visitors from across Southern California experienced the...

To thank the veterans who served the country, students at Mariners Christian School served breakfast to them this week as part of a special Veterans Day celebration. More than 200 veterans, relatives and community members attended the event on Tuesday. Following breakfast was a...

Renowned Amerian pianist André Watts will headline the grand opening of the Pacific Symphony’s 34th season with a performance of Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2, led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, on Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 20-22, at 8 p.m. in the Renée and Henry...

The holidays were kicked off over the weekend with the Annual Fashion Island Christmas Tree lighting event. Mickey and friends traveled from Disneyland to the Newport Beach shopping center Friday for a special performance for the holiday event. Members of the Musical Theatre...

In a special Veteran’s Day celebration on Thursday, students at Mariner’s Elementary School met some of those that the holiday honors. Kindergarteners through sixth graders learned what the national holiday is all about during Thursday’s special activities. Veterans from various...