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A vegetation fire burned several acres over the weekend in Newport Coast, but was under control within a few hours. Newport Beach Fire Department responded around 3:30 p.m. Saturday to a brush fire burning in the Newport Coast hills, just off the 73 Toll Road near Toll Plaza,...

Segerstrom Center is renowned for its Broadway musical series, while South Coast Repertory has long been a haven for dramatic works. In September, their roles are reversed when Segerstrom Center presents the North American tour of the National Theatre production of “The Curious...

After working on the Mariners’ Mile Revitalization Master Plan for approximately one year, the city has backed off following public outcry. In a notice sent out to the community on Tuesday, Newport Beach city staff explained that the draft plan for the stretch of Pacific Coast...

Following a recent state board approval, a footbridge connecting two maritime-related facilities and open to the public for better access to the water is on its way to crossing a major thoroughfare in Newport Beach. California Coastal Commission voted 11-0 on June 7 in support of...

More than 20 volunteers are needed Saturday to get their feet wet and help protect local marine life by providing habitat for the native Olympia oyster in Upper Newport Bay. Coastkeeper’s Living Shorelines project strategically places natural materials like oyster shell and...

Mariners’ Mile, the stretch of land along Coast Highway between Newport Boulevard and Dover Drive, is the current and last official target of revitalization within the city of Newport Beach, according to city officials. Community Development Director Kimberly Brandt and Public...

Newport Beach city staff got direction from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Tuesday on how to proceed with the conceptual design phase for lower Sunset View Park. Located at the northeast corner of Superior Avenue and West Coast Highway in West Newport, staff is...

Various cultures were celebrated, diversity honored and senses delighted on Saturday as attendees “traveled the world” at the 16th Annual Sage Hill Multicultural Fair. The Newport Coast campus was transformed into a global village with 16 authentic food booths, lively cultural...

In honor of the worldwide Rare Disease Day, Global Genes – a rare disease patient advocacy organization – hosted its first Denim & Diamonds Fashion Show last week and raised $20,000 for their cause.  The event was held Feb. 28 at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast. ...

Residents who wonder what’s going on with the patch of land at the corner of Dover Drive and West Coast Highway may soon have an answer – although ideas are still very much up in the air. Discussions about what to do with Lower Castaways Park have been happening for several...

Eelgrass is alive and well in the Upper Newport Bay, according to an expert who provided an update on the restoration project to the Newport Beach Harbor Commission this week.   They have been working to preserve and restore the important plant for several years now, said Orange...

By Andrea Adelson | NB Indy Environmental leader and preservationist Fern Pirkle died at her Corona del Mar home on Nov. 11. She was 90. Pirkle was the founder and president of Friends of the Newport Coast and led the fight against the Irvine Company to preserve as open space...

An AutoNation Porsche dealership won’t be parking itself along W. Coast Highway – at least for now – after the Newport Beach Planning Commission rejected the project last week. Commissioners voted 5-1 on Oct. 6 to deny AutoNation Porsche Newport Beach project proposed...

Another community workshop meeting about the Mariners’ Mile Revitalization Master Plan was held Monday at Marina Park. The workshop was part of a special meeting of the Planning Commission, who participated in the discussions with the public and commented on ideas for the...

News from the community.   Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash on PCH A motorcyclist suffered major injuries after colliding with a vehicle on West Coast Highway over the weekend, Newport Beach Police Department reported in a community message released on Tuesday. Police...

The passive park with a great view of Back Bay on the corner of Jamboree Road and Pacific Coast Highway may soon get a few new features to encourage more users to visit. The Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission provided feedback and unanimously approved to move forward with...

City, county and state officials gathered on the beach over the weekend to discuss the possible future of the strip of sand at the mouth of the Santa Ana River supporters have dubbed “Doggy Disneyland.” Orange County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Michelle Steel, whose district...

Residents may find themselves at more sidewalk sales and street fairs on Balboa Peninsula, Mariner’s Mile, and in West Newport this year after officials approved a promotional program this week to encourage special events in these areas of the city. Newport Beach City Council...

The new and improved entryway to Corona del Mar will soon be revealed. Construction on the CdM Entry Improvement project is expected to be completed by mid-May, according to Newport Beach city officials. The focus of the project is to enhance the southbound entry point into the...

Disaster struck about 300 yards  off the shore of Corona del Mar State Beach on Wednesday. A distress call came in that two boats collided and both were taking on water. The Aggressor, the 65-foot vessel from Newport Landing, radioed in that they had collided with a fishing boat....